“No matter how much it hurts now, someday you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better.” - unknown Struggle is something that everyone on the face of this planet must face at one point or another. Even though struggles are challenging and sometimes bad things that happen to us, we should choose to embrace them. Everytime we make it through something bad, we come out wiser and stronger than ever before.
An example of a person who made it through struggle is George Washington. He faced horrors in the Revolutionary War; he still came out on top. Washington used the knowledge he gained from his struggles and failures to defeat the British and free America. That’s why Washington is the perfect example of
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.
Before being elected President, Washington was an avid land surveyor an occupation which he entered into while still in his early teens and which he continued throughout his life. Washington was a outdoorsman which naturally suited him to chart the Virginia backcountry. He was credited with completing nearly 200 surveys totaling thousands of acres of land. Washington received his commission as surveyor from the college of William and Mary, which is still in operation today. Washington's surveying career was given a big boost when he was invited to join a team of surveyors organized by his acquaintance George William Fairfax of Belvoir. Fairfax was one of the most influential Virginians.The purpose
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
George Washington was the first president of the United States and was a General in the Continental army. George Washington served a four year term as President and that’s why we have the limit of how long a President can be in office. While he was General of the Continental Army there was a problem with supplies for the troops witch was one of his hardest challenges he faced as General. He was selected to be General of the continental army by the Continental Congress. George Washington was then man who second Patrick Henrys movement which allowed Henry to give the speech “Give me Liberty or Give me Death.” George Washington also supported the movement to not let any African Americans fight in the war on the patriot side. George Washington
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in the town of Westmoreland in Virginia. His mother was Mary Ball Washington, father was Augustine Washington. At the time of his birth he had two brothers on his dad's side. His father died when George was just eleven years old. There isn’t that much information available about George’s early
George Washington, rewarded for his superior leadership skills, was granted the tremendous responsibility of the position of President of the United States. No ordinary man could bear this weight alone, with the exception of the strongest of the strong. George Washington, “Father of the Nation”, is a stronger president than Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson for multiple reasons such as, being a powerful military strategist and a stronger national leader.
The colonies decided to elect a president on the year 1789. Washington was the first choice for president. During the American Revolution , he was one of the best generals. For example, he was usually fighting along with his soldiers, not just giving orders. Also, Washington was never severely wounded in battle. Many people believe we would have lost the war without George Washington.
When George Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789 the young republic faced many pressing issues. The state needed to build a sound economy, create a stable polotical system and preserve national independence. .
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 held the position of president of president of the United States for two terms from 1789 until 1796. George Washington was not interested in leading the new country, but when the United States constitution was ratified in 1788. Americans wanted Washington to fill the post. Washington was admired and respected as a result of his success and integrity as the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and as the President of the Constitutional Convention. When the Electoral College unanimously elected George Washington as the first president of the new nation, he reluctantly accepted. Although, many Americans and historian view George Washington eight years of presidency a success, he was met with many
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 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 was born in Bridges Creek, Virginia in February on the 22 of 1732. At the age of eleven his father, Augustine Washington, died of unknown causes which caused George Washington to live the next few years in different households throughout Virginia. Washington’s official career in the military began in 1752. In June, 1775, the Second Congress elected George Washington as Commander in Chief, which lead to Washington taking control over the Continental forces that were surrounding the British army in Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, he continued to make smart decisions, such as the surprise attack in Trenton. In Congress was unable to provide his troops with enough or supplies, which lead to many of his troops starving.
struggle is never resolved, others take most of a lifetime. For a lucky few, they are
The disinterestedness of George Washington worked more for his self-interest as it served him flawlessly protecting his reputation (32-33). Wood consider George Washington as one of the most important among the revolutionaries (Cheney, Lynne). Washington used his outstanding capabilities to use his “immense prestige” to limit the conflicts between political parties by evading any deadlocks and fear among them (56). The readers may assume that the disinterestedness of George Washington may have been his self-interest but Wood is convinced that the actions of the George Washington were honest and says that he is “the only truly classical hero we have ever had” (32). The greatest act in the book that justifies the virtue of George Washington, was his resignation from the position of the Commander-in-Chief in 1783. Here, readers can see the irony that the disinterestedness actually brought more fame and power to George Washington. In conclusion, Wood justify his defense of George Washington’s virtuous character by saying that “despite his outward modesty, Washington realized he was an extraordinary man, and he was not ashamed of it”; Washington spent rest of his life protecting that image (43).