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    the first president George Washington? Washington was 1 of our 7 founding fathers of our country. George Washington could be described as courageous, brave etc. He started history by becoming the first president of the United States of America. What was his childhood like, what was his belief and what did he do to make our country significant? George Washington was a boy who was born at Bridges Creek, which is later known as Wakefield in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Washington was born on the

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    they improved the way a system worked for people? George Washington did. George Washington is a hero for sure. I say that because he freed America from oppressing British rule. When America needed a president, he accepted the job. And all throughout his presidency and leadership career, he demonstrated that he cares and that people can put their trust in him. George Washington is the best example of a hero you can find. George Washington was a true hero. He was the commander of the Continental

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    portrays George Washington as a fearless legend and, to many, the first American hero. A hero can be defined as a person who displays great courage, is favored by the gods, and is celebrated for their bold exploits. Although Washington’s early military career was fraught with failure, his reputation remained unscathed. Because Washington was able to maintain a pristine image, he was able to grow as both a military and political leader. Thus, based on his overall military career, George Washington should

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    George Washington was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia on February 22, 1732. His family then moved to a plantation near Fredericksburg and spent most of his youth at the plantation. His father, Augustine Washington, married Jane Butler, but then Jane died in 1729. Then Augustine Washington married in Mary Ball in 1731. They had 7 children, including George Washington. He lived in 1732 to a wealthy plantation owner. Very little is known about George Washington’s childhood. From age 7 to 15 George

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    the Continental Army that would lead them to independence. George Washington was an experienced and respected leader committed to American independence. His leadership qualities united the colonists and the Continental Army. George Washington was an ideal candidate to command the Continental Army. George Washington had previous combat command experience in the French and Indian War. As lieutenant colonel of the Virginia Regiment, Washington built the regiment into one of the best trained militias of

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    presidents in the history of the United States. There have been 43 presidents to be exact. Of these 43 Presidents of the United States, there are only about 15 of whom the average American might know. However, the most famous of these Presidents are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. These two amazing leaders of our country have shown the world what it really means to be a good example to those who follow them. They are men of honor and made this great nation a beautiful and free place to live. Their

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    George Washington (1732-1799), the most famous person in American history, was born on February 22, 1732 on his father’s plantation in Virginia. His father, Augustine, a third-generation English colonist firmly established in the middle ranks of the Virginia gentry, was twice married. He had two sons, Lawrence, and Augustine, in 1718 and 1720, before his first wife, Jane Butler Washington, died in 1728. In 1731, Augustine married Mary Ball (1709-1789), and George was born a year later. Five other

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    George Washington was born on February 22 in the year of 1732 to Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington at their plantation on Pope’s Creek in Westmoreland District, in Virginia, which was a British colony. George was their youngest son and for most for his life he worked on his family’s plantation but after his father past when he was 11 years old he help his mother manage the farm form a small town called Fredericksburg that was also in Virginia. When Washington was growing

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    George Washington: Life of a Legend In Westmoreland County, Virginia a baby boy was being born, a boy who’s effect on the world will outlive not only himself, but also the generations to come. On February 22, 1732, George Washington was born in a small home in Virginia. George Washington’s family’s presence in the U.S. can be dated back to 1657 when John Washington came to Virginia from England. Henry VIII gave a small bit of land to him, and that is when where they began their life. George’s

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    have a motivator and this is exactly what Washington did, he was a motivator and an encourager. The colonists could not have gained their independence if it were not for Washington. These great achievements of success through wars lead George Washington to another successful position. After years of showing his bravery and excellence through war, it was decided by the electoral college to place Washington in a key spot as the president of America. “Washington set the precedence for how these roles

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