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    George Washington is a leader that stands out above all the rest. He is the one of the greatest leaders in history. There are only few leaders that would have achieved the success he had during the American Revolution. Under his leadership and command, the poorly armed and also outnumbered continental army, was able to withstand many shortcomings and was still able to get a win. One notable achievement that can compare Washington to no other leader is the fact that he was instrumental in navigating

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    George Washington was born at his father's large farm with crops on Pope's Creek in westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. His father, Augustine Washington, was a leading planter in the area and also served as a justice of the county court. Augustine's first wife, Jane Butler, died in 1729, leaving him with two sons, Lawrence and Augustine Jr., and daughter Jane. His father, Augustine then married George's mother , Mary Ball, in 1731. George was the oldest of Augustine Washington's

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    rebuilding of America. George Washington has played a big role in the rebuild of America. He was considered one of the key founding fathers, also he had a temper. George Washington made a substantial impact on the growth of America, his contributes are still talked about today. George Washington is one of the more well-known founding fathers, he is one of the biggest names around the world. He help America develop a new government that still exists today. George Washington was born in Virginia in

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    George Washington was born February 22, 1732. He was elected as the first president by the Electoral College unanimously in 1789. Washington is commonly called the "Father of his country" since he played a major role in fighting for independence and helped form the government we now have. Many of his leadership practices became the template for the way politics have proceeded following his terms. For example his use of a group of counselors known as a "cabinet" is still in practice today. He only

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    George Washington was born on February 22,1732 at Pope Creek, Virginia. Growing up Washington served in the Virginia militia. One of his missions was to send a message to the French in the Ohio Valley territory, but on the trip back home Washington ran into some icey water which almost caused him to lose his life. In 1758 Washington resigned as the head general of the Virginia militia, and he returned home to meet his soon-to-be wife, Martha Custis. Several years later, Washington had grown a 2,000

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    Military Background George Washington was eight when he watched his step-brother, Lawrence join the British Navy and become a captain. With excitement young George watched the drilling and preparations his brother and his comrades at arms made for war. Washington's passion for the military developed and strengthened. In 1742, when George was ten, Lawrence returned to Virginia and became adjutant of his district with the rank of major. In between surveying trips, Washington studied military science

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    inspired artist Leutze's was not only to honor the memory of Washington, but as well for him to be acknowledged, to make some money, and to gain fame for him self. Leutze shipped the painting to New York in 1851, and it did attract a lot of attention. The historical event was such a captivating and important event in American history, and it was at the time that President Washington’s tradition was newly improved. It states that Washington was on his last struggle to reinforce the formation of the

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    Many people know George Washington as the first President of the United States of America, but do you know him as a General? George Washington was a general of the Continental Army. At one point, before he was the general of the Continental Army, he was a commander of the British army during the French and Indian War. He didn't have much experience leading an army, but he took the position of a general anyways. That alone is showing great strength and power. George Washington was a very good general

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    Our beloved George Washington passed away on December 3,1799 at the age of 67. The cause of death was a cold which developed into a throat infection. He will be buried on December 18, 1799 in his Mount Vernon home. He will be missed by his wife Martha Washington and his closest friend Henry Knox. He will also be missed by his friend James Madison. He was born on February 22, 1732 to Mary Ball Washington and Augustine Washington. He is the oldest of six children. His father died when he was 11 and

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    country to save within their own culture and capture others land and food sources to further eliminate others. George Washington was a very big part of the war and his leadership and sense of a brave character, he lead America into what it is today. On this day in 1775, George Washington, who would one day become the first American president, he leads the Continental Army. George Washington had been controlling his family’s little village or in the chapter Notes is called a “plantation” and serving

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