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    1. A leader that ought to be emulated would be George Washington, as he demonstrates what any good leader ought to be, such as embodying servant leadership and has many of the traits that characterize an excellent leader. 2. George Washington is perhaps one of the most revered founding fathers of America today, and his story is known by all who live in the United States. He is thought of just as well today as he was in his own time, especially by his own men and those who served with him. He was

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    George Washington Many look to George Washington for the great things he accomplished in his lifetime. Winning the War for American Independence, being the first president, and shaping the way the Constitution was written and how the federal government was formed are all attributable to him. However, from his youth, he was a man whose focus on the little details in his life predicted his behavior in grander situations as they were presented to him. Washington memorized the Rules of Civility

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    George Washington Carver was a man of not only revolutionary accomplishments, but a man of character as well. He had many inventions that helped out our world and the lives of others. Carver’s most famous for his work with the peanut but there were many other things he did. George Washington Carver revolutionized the farming community greatly improving many people’s lives which is why he is regarded as a hero today. George Washington Carver impacted many people's lives in many great ways including

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    George Washington He was born 1732 and he died in1799. George Washington seems today a figure larger than life itself…..almost as he was when he was a familiar person in the halls, homes, shops, and bars of 18th-century city Williamsburg. On Duke of Gloucester Street, in the Raleigh Tavern's Apollo Room, or the Governor's Palace Gardens, his powerful frame and his nice attitude..his presence….drew to him the notice that wrote his place in the history of the city, the state, and the nation. "His

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    find two notable men, Napoleon Bonaparte, and George Washington. The U.S American Revolution, 1775-1783(History Online) the end of the French Revolution, 1789-1799 the commencement of the Napoleonic Era, 1804-1815(Bonjour la France). Two Revolutions, two Generals, on two Continents. Bonaparte and Washington fought for equality, freedom, and fraternity for their homelands. This essay will compare and contrast Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington by their education, most significant battle, and

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    American hears the name George Washington, they immediately connect the name to heroic qualities. Washington was one of America 's founding fathers that served as a general in the American Revolution and the first President of America. His leadership qualities in the revolution made him a no brainer choice by the delegates to be elected as first president. What made Washington such a great leader? What qualities made him into the leader he was? And finally, what precedents did Washington set for future presidents

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    George Washington: “The American Fabius” After the first shots fired at Lexington and concord between the Americans and the British, it was clear that the war for independence was underway. At that point the Second Continental Congress had to quickly choose a commanding chief to lead the Patriots to victory. With much discussion, the Congress decided to chose forty three year old Virginia planter, George Washington. Their choice at first seemed peculiar considering the fact he never rose above a

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    Failures of George Washington. As a young boy, George Washington grew up in a small town in Pope’s Creek, Virginia.    He came from this small town in hopes of achieving great things, like becoming the first president of the United States.  He faced many failures, but by overcoming them, he made many great achievements.  Although, he faced hardship and failures, he did not let those get in the way of his goals.  He became one of the greatest presidents of the United States of America. George Washington

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    Ms. Martin George Washington: Gone But Not Forgotten Throughout the history of the United States of America, there have been many influential people that have paved the to modern America. One of the great pioneers of the U.S.A was George Washington. George Washington was the President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He was also a leader in the in the American Revolution and was the x factor in great victories in American history. On December 14, 1799, George Washington passed away but

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    21 April 2017 Many Triumphs and Failures of George Washington. George Washington had enormous amounts of failures, but he had achieved great things as well. From being a young boy living in Pope’s Creek, Virginia to becoming the president of the United States. He has faced a lot of hardships and failures. But through all of his hardships throughout his life he has become the greatest president of the United States, George Washington. George Washington had early influences as a child. His childhood

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