George Washington Leadership

George Washington became the first president of the United States soon after winning the war against Great Britain, America becoming the first independent 13 colonies. Since the beginning of his presidency people trusted him, being the one who led the country to victory as the General, contributed to people having faith in him. It states in the book that he chose the Country’s well-being before his own and often made decision following his gut, “he took pains to elevate the public good over private interest and projected honesty and honor over ambition.”(Johnson) Washington took great responsibility and honor of the New build Nation, he didn’t take matters lightly choosing what was best for his country. During his presidency, he was a visionary

The revered and respected first president, George Washington, gave the US hope during one of its most difficult times. Using the events and circumstances of his life to learn and advance his position, he grew from humble beginnings into a legend. George Washington had a valuable, well-rounded education from ages seven to fifteen, studying all the subjects (Nevins and Graff). Due to his father’s death, George grew up under the supervision of his half-brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon, learning many lessons and developing thoughts, actions, and manners he used later in life (Nevins and Graff). He worked as a surveyor for his first career and learned the benefits of hard work, endurance, and resourcefulness (Nevins and Graff). After Lawrence died, George took over running the family plantation and found farming an honorable, delectable, amusing, and profitable occupation (Nevins and Graff). Standing six feet tall with broad shoulders, Washington cultivated a lavish lifestyle of dancing, cards, billiards, and hunting as a prominent and active member in his community and church (Nevins and Graff). George Washington started his military career in November of 1752, and in 1755 he took the position as commander of all the Virginian troops at the young age of 23 years (Nevins and Graff). Washington desired more honor and respect than he received, so he resigned from the military in the fall of 1758 full of frustration (Nevins and Graff). War moved slowly, troops did not receive enough

Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy. His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his excellent strategies. His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack. Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes but that didn’t stop him from fighting. Washington was well organized, paid attention to details, and required hard work and effort from his troops. During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge. During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them. Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War.June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. During the Revolution Washington suffered more lost battles than he won.

On February 22, 1732 Mary Ball Washington gave birth to her first son, who was later known as the great George Washington. George Washington was born, and raised in Virginia. His childhood held few moments of greatness, seeing that he was only one of the ten children in the family. George Washington’s parents grew tobacco, and sold timber for a living. He received most of his education from a boarding school, about thirty miles from this home. Although George Washington was not very religious he was a Christian, and helped out at a local churchyard school. At the age of twenty-one he was employed as the official surveyor of the country Culpeper, and owned more than 1500 acres of land which he paid for himself. After serving two terms in managing the affairs of the nation, George Washington died three years later at Mount Vernon of what physicians say was strep throat. According to George Washington “ American virtues have shifted over

Then later on he became commander of the Virginia Militia. Commander George Washington helped defeat the French and capture Fort Duquesne and Fort Pitt. After Washington’s years of service he resigned because he grew to dislike their attitudes.  He then returned to Mount. Vermont,(“French and Indian War”).

Joining in Lawrences place ranked George up to major. Washington was eager to prove he was good enough and that perspective is what leads to what he means to us today. He was so eager to prove himself he joined in a dangerous mission to the Ohio territory in 1753. George was supposed to carry a warning  message to the French from the governor . After Washington soon arrived he had to inform the governor that the French would not listen to the message and would not leave Ohio. After Washington did that he was promoted to the  lieutenant colonel.  Soon after he traveled back to the northern frontier were unpremeditated fighting resulted in the death of Joseph Jumonville, one of the French officers. Washington and his troop continued to work on a fort in Great Meadow, Pennsylvania. The French who were angry about the death of Jumonville decided that they were going to attack back. The surrounded George and his troop at the fort, but Washington could only surrender showing he would not fight and get his men killed. The French and Britain both wanted the Ohio  territory which is what made the war   known as the French and Indian war to Americans and the seven year war to the Britain start. After having to surrender the fort to the French George resigned his appointment with the Virginia regiment and  bought his sister-in-law Annes Mount Vernon estate close to Alexandria, Virginia. Even though  George bought the house he wanted to expand his military experience George

Before George Washington was a general and president he was a simple farmer and soldier of the British army. At the age of twenty he inherited his family’s land. He thought of farming as an honorable profession and wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty with his workers. When he was twenty-one he joined the army of Britain during the French Indian War. He quickly gained prestige and was awarded command

Among the Founding Fathers, the man who presided over the Constitutional Convention most clearly embodies the classic concept of the soldier-statesman. Just as George Washington was the architect of victory in the Revolution, so too, as the first President, he was the key figure in establishing essential political precedents to ensure the success of the new republic. Even to his contemporaries, Washington seemed larger than life. Possessed of an extraordinary strength of character and a wealth of public virtues, he exhibited an integrity, self-discipline, and devotion to duty that made him the natural leader in the task of nation building.

When Washington turned 20 he became one of the youngest owners of one of the largest estates in America, Mount Vernon. In the early 1750s, during the French and Indian War, Washington found success in the militia. Although Washington found the war frustrating, he earned the rank of colonel. During his break after the war, he married Martha Custis and shared a grand plot of land that was 18,000 acres.

George Washington grew up on a farm with a wealthy family. Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father was Augustine Washington who grew up having an education. Augustine married Mary Ball Washington. Shortly after Washington's father died . Washington was only four at the time. Washington then inherited the 1,000 acres of land they lived on. Washington and his mom couldn’t run the plantation themselves so they lived with relatives. From taking care of family and working on the farm, Washington didn’t have time for school but he still attended periodically. He

He was the eldest of six children and was homeschooled. They lived in Westmoreland County, Virginia and his family was in the ranking of Virginia’s middle class. When he was eleven years old, his father died. When George was 16, he journeyed with a surveying group mapping land in the western territory of Virginia for two whole years in 1748. He married Martha Washington in 1759. Later on, his brother Lawrence died leaving George with his estate, Mount Vernon. Washington became very involved and successful with farming on his estate. As time passes by, Washington becomes a colonel to a Major General and Commander-in-Chief. George Washington exemplifies being revolutionary by how he was brave, heroic and smart enough to stay one step in front of the enemy. Although he lost most of his battles, he was one of the most victorious generals in modern history. He died on December 14,

Some people may wonder why George Washington was chosen to serve as a commander during this war. “In 1753, Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia ordered a young, ambitious 21-year old George Washington on mission deep into the Ohio Country to confront the French.”(“Mount Vernon”1) Because of his ambition to confront the French he was well respected all over and proved himself to be chosen as the commander for the war.

George Washington was an American politician and soldier who served as the first President. George Washington was born February 22, 1732. George washington was raised in Moreland County virginia. George Washington first job was a commander of the army. He was the first president of United State. George Washington was determined retire from the public life after the revolutionary war of United State. He was appointed in our country.

     Depressed by his defeat and angered by discrimination between British and colonial officers in pay and rank. Washington resigned his commission at the end of 1754. The next year, he volunteered to join British general Edward Braddock's expedition against the French. When Braddock was ambushed by the Indians and French on the Monongahela River, Washington, though ill, tried to gather the Virginia troops. Washington's own military reputation was enhanced, and in 1755, at the age of 23, Washington was promoted to colonel and appointed commander in chief of the Virginia militia, with responsibility for defending the frontier. Assured that the Virginia frontier was safe from French attack, Washington left the army in 1758.

Because of these experiences and his successes later on he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army to fight the British in the American Revolution. Washington fought in a few wars and many battles throughout his military career to include the American Revolutionary War and the French-Indian war (or seven years war). Some of his Revolutionary war battles include the siege at Boston, Valley Forge, the Battle of Brandywine, the Surrender at Yorktown, and the Battle of Long Island among others.