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Katlyn Wlodyga Dr. Ritter HIS 1111 THAA 25 September, 2016 Inventing George Washington To this day, George Washington remains one of the most influential figures in the history of our country. He has been revered throughout time and continues to inspire people even today. In Inventing George Washington, Edward Lengel explores the myths that have been created surrounding who Washington was as a person; myths that were created in order to carry our country through rough times in history. Lengel…

Congress Drafts George Washington The Second Continental Congress designated George Washington the leader of the army that was to besiege Boston (AP 132) “[Washington], as an aristocrat, he could be counted on by his peers to check “the excesses of the masses.” (AP 132) Bunker Hill and Hessian Hirelings From April 1775 to July 1776, the colonists were demonstrating their loyalty to the king by voicing their desire to fix all the problems, while concurrently raising armies and massacring redcoats…

It was a chilly, clouding afternoon when our group arrived in Washington, D.C. The first thing I noticed were the half-staffed flags of the United States and flags of its states and territories in front of Union Station. We boarded the “duck,” basically a boat on wheels, and I inquired to the captain about the flags. By presidential decree, President Barack Obama had ordered all flags in federal buildings to be at half-staff to honor the innocent lives lost in the Oregon shooting which happened…

George Washington was indeed a great leader, however, he never really aspired to be one; he was known as the “Father of our Country” and was unanimously elected the first President of the United States for two terms. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Little is known about George’s early life and his education but, his formal education ended around the age of fifteen. It’s not very clear why very little is known about Washington’s childhood. In 1753…

I was with General George Washington in May, 1871.He had just receieved the news that the French Admiral de Grasse would be bringing the long-awaited French fleet later in the year. General Washington had made plans to meet with French Lt. General Rochambeau to plan operations up to and after Admiral de Grasse arrived. The generals announced that we would be staying New York City where Lt. General Henry Clinton was. A little after he told me that he was a little worried about staying around…

Therefore, it was the first priority to gain people’s trust and created a stable government. George Washington, gained huge good reputation throughout the Americans by leading them won the war. He was hailed as the hero of the revolution. Washington was elected to be the America president by unanimous vote in 1789. Although all the people respected him as a hero, he still remained humble. The president Washington created an image, which symbolized a man who served the country with heart and…

Both Philip Fithian and Goerge Washington record and immortalize the life of late 18th century white Virginian gentry in their diaries. In vastly different styles, both men describe the culture, values, power structures, methods of mastery, and relationships between men and women in colonial Virginia. As an outsider to this society, Philip Fithian creates a more complete and colorful picture than George Washington does. While Fithian’s account offers explicit observations about Virginian gentry,…

regard to that, the nation has created a framework for governing by adopting the Constitution. George Washington - the first president of the United State is, in my opinion, is the greatest president in America history. Washington has been known for his strong leadership and has set many important precedents that become the tradition to be followed. Besides the ideals of a strong nation, Washington had had only a little guidance of what need to be done, it’s very impressive that he made such a…

George Washington The first offspring of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington, George Washington was conceived on their Pope's Creek Estate close present-day Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Some of Washington's precursors were from Sulgrave, England; his awesome granddad, John Washington, had emigrated to Virginia in 1657. In late 1753 Washington was requested by Dinwiddie to convey a letter requesting that the French clear the Ohio Valley;…

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois were two men that devoted their life to the reform of black lives. They believed in different things, yet had the same vision. Washington’s vision was more basic, while DuBois’ was more developed. The two men debated in the 19th and 20th century about education for blacks. Washington was born into slavery and grew up in slavery his whole life. He received a childhood education while he worked. Later, Washington attended Hampton Institute for vocational…