George Washington - Wikipedia As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire He is commonly known as the Father of the Nation for his role in bringing about American independence
George Washington | Life, Presidency, Accomplishments, Facts | Britannica George Washington is often called the “Father of His Country ” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U S Constitution
George Washington Biography George Washington served two terms as President, afterwards retiring for one last time to his home at Mount Vernon The United State's first President, icon, and national hero died in his home on December 14, 1799
George Washington - White House Historical Association Unsurprisingly, the delegates trusted Washington with the presidency To this day, he is the only president to be unanimously elected On April 16, 1789, George Washington left his home at Mount Vernon to travel to New York City to be inaugurated as the first President of the United States
George Washington - World History Encyclopedia George Washington (1732-1799) was an American military officer and statesman who led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and served as the first president of the United States (1789-1797)
George Washington | The White House On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States
George Washington - U. S. National Park Service Significance: The first President of the United States Gilbert Stuart, George Washington, c 1804 George Washington was born here, at a tobacco plantation along the shore of Popes Creek, in February of 1732
George Washington - Miller Center Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on George Washington, the first US president (1789-1797), the father of our country, and commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
George Washington: Biography, President, Founding Father George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States The Virginia plantation owner served as a general and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the