Born in Westmoreland County, Va., on Feb. 22, 1732. George Washington of six children of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. At the age of 16, he lived there and at other plantations along the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, including the river later to be known as Mount Vernon. His education was simple, as surveying, mathematics, and "rules of civility." After he lost his father in 1743 at the age of eleven. He was soon sent to live with his half brother Lawrence, who had served in the Royal Navy. Who soon became something as a substitute father for George. Since Lawrence had married into the Fairfax family, influential and well–known Virginians who helped launch...show more content...
Surrounded by enemy troops, exhausted, ammunition useless and food supply low.Washingtonsurrendered. Under the terms of the surrender signed that day, he was allowed to march his troops back to Williamsburg, in embarrassment. Depressed by his defeat and angered by discrimination between British and colonial officers in pay and rank. Washington resigned his commission at the end of 1754. The next year, he volunteered to join British general Edward Braddock's expedition against the French. When Braddock was ambushed by the Indians and French on the Monongahela River, Washington, though ill, tried to gather the Virginia troops. Washington's own military reputation was enhanced, and in 1755, at the age of 23, Washington was promoted to colonel and appointed commander in chief of the Virginiamilitia, with responsibility for defending the frontier. Assured that the Virginia frontier was safe from French attack, Washington left the army in 1758.
Washington entered politics, serving (1759–74) in Virginia's House of Burgesses. In January 1759 he married Martha Dandridge Custis, a wealthy and attractive young widow with two small children. After 1769, Washington became a leader in Virginia's resistance to Great Britain's colonial policies. At first he hoped for reconciliation with Britain, although some British policies had touched him personally. Get
George Washington was the first leader of the United States; he was a leader in the military for the French and Indian War, and the American Revolution. While a lot is known about his accomplishments it seems more like destiny and/or fate for his place in history. His upbringing and military battles all are more associated with luck than skill. Discussed in the following is a history and story of an unlikely leader.
Washington left behind a undeniable record of military and political achievement. He was not a great field commander, but he learned from his mistakes. Politically, he proved remarkably intelligent at understanding the will of Congress. As a human being,...show more content... Again Washington avoided death, by his account there were four bullet holes through his coat and two horses shot out from under him (2). Washington stature gained in popularity, he also acquired a new reputation. He emerged from the battle a hero, and Virginia governor Robert Dinwiddie rewarded him with promotion to full colonel. Washington was known for harsh punishments like giving 500 lashes for laziness. He even boasted of a building a gallows 40 feet high to hang deserters. Later that year Dinwiddie gave him command of all Virginia forces.
Tried to Settle Down
Washington resigned at war's end and retired to Mount Vernon. Now at the conclusion of the French and Indian war the retired Colonel Washington not yet 30 years old got married (2). His wife Martha was a widow of one of Virginia's wealthiest men; this marriage gave Washington the property, slaves, and wealth had dreamed of. By 1759 George and Martha Washington were among the most celebrated families in Virginia. They enjoyed a comfortable life during these times, hosting countless parties. He also found time for the hobbies of a Virginia gentleman, fox hunting, plays, billiards, cards, dancing, and fishing. For 15 years he devoted himself to his legislative work and his farm. He was defeated in elections for the House of Burgesses in 1755 and 1757, but won in 1758. In 1760, Washington took on the additional duties of a Fairfax County justice of the peace.
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Why has George Washington earned the title "Father of our Country"? He was a great military leader and served as a general in the Revolutionary War. Washington was very involved in setting up the government of the United States and served as the first President. He is the most honored of any President and there are many things that help us remember him often. With all he has contributed to the success of our country, he certainly deserves this title.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland, Virginia. He belonged to an old colonial family that believed in hard work, public service, and in worshipping God (Ashworth and Carroll). As far asformal education George...show more content... He was promoted to various ranks and gained knowledge and experience. As the Revolutionary Warapproached he was called upon again to give military service. George served on various military committees. Then on June 15, 1775, he was named general and commander in chief of the army of the United Colonies. Washington was loved by the people of his day. In fact, his army officers would have made him king if he would have agreed (Ashworth and Carroll 72).
The eight years of the Revolutionary War were very difficult and challenging. Washington had a strong will to win and that helped him overcome the many discouragements that came his way. On the battlefield he relied on a trial and error approach. He often had to fly by the seat of his pants and go with his instincts (Twohig 4). The lack of soldiers and supplies were some of the many trials he faced. The army often ran out of food (Alden 167). Sometimes the troops had to march barefoot in snow because they had no shoes (Milton 71). Washington was just fifty–two years old when he left the army. But he felt like an old man. George told a group of officers, "I have grown both blind and gray in your service" (Milton 82).
At the age of fifty–seven, on April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of the President of the United States. Under his leadership the country was united under a new federal government. He established our country's financial system. During his presidency the Indian threat east of
George Washington is best known as the "Father of our Country." He cared for this country much like a parent would care for a child. During his presidency, he solved many noteworthy problems. His achievements led to a democratic, wonderful country we like to call The United States of America. Although he's not thought of as glamorous, GeorgeWashingtonis looked upon with the utmost respect and awe by all countries of the world. George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on February 22, 1732. He was the oldest son of a Virginia farmer. Washington received most of his education at home. When he was 17 he was appointed surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia. In 1752 Washington inherited MountVernon, in...show more content...
In 1775 the Second Continental Congress elected Washingtoncommander in chief of its army. In July Washington arrived in Massachusetts, where the battles at Lexington and Concord had been fought. The British pulled back most of their troops to winter in New York City, leaving scattered garrisons of German mercenaries in New Jersey. On December 25 Washington led his small army across the ice–clogged Delaware, successfully attacked a garrison at Trenton, and re–crossed the Delaware without interference. In January 1777 near Princeton, he defeated three British regiments marching to reinforce General Charles Cornwallis. The British eventually surrendered. After the victory, Washington rejected a plan, which had support in the army, of establishing a monarchy with himself as king. In 1789, members of the first Electoral College unanimously voted George Washington as President of the United States. Washington walked unsteadily on the uncharted ground of the presidency and was unsure of himself as he began the new responsibilities of his office. He had the help of only a few officials. Also, he and the Vice–President were the only heads of the executive branch. Washington believed that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches should have a large gap between them. He also believed that the president should not influence Congress in the passing of laws. However, if he does not agree with a certain bill, he has the power of vetoing it. He
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The soldier's time to serve would be up in just ten days, the British continued to win battles, all hope of winning the war was fading and everyone was ready to put down their weapons and surrender to Great Britain. However, George Washington was not settling with anything less than trying their best. He kept that little flicker of hope that was still left, alive. The Continental Congress did not see much hope in the war either and turned the responsibility of the war to General George Washington. Washington received a message from Congress saying, "Full power to direct all things relative... to the operations of war." (Dupuy 63–64). Although Washington did not see this as much of an honor he did what he could with his new power. In ten days...show more content...
Ewing was supposed to cross with his group of about one thousand men down south while General Caldwalader was supposed to cross at Bristol with two thousand men, however they did not succeed in crossing. Luckily Washington succeeded and caught the Hessians by surprise. The battle did not last long and Washington and his men came out with a victory. They captured nine hundred eighteen Hessians and killed approximately one hundred while the Patriots only had 5 casualties (Murphy). The Battle of Trenton persuaded men to reenlist so Washington would still have an army in the new year. Washington planned on surprising the British in Princeton, but decided to wait considering Ewing and Caldwalader never made it across the river. A week later, on January 3, 1777 Washington recrossed the Delaware River with his troop into Princeton. The battle lasted less than an hour, but around one hundred British men were killed or wounded and they captured two hundred. The Americans only suffered forty casualties (Dupuy 83–84). These two wins boosted the patriot's morale and helped Washington rise back to the top as a military commander (Murphy). These two victories also convinced America that the war was not over yet, there was still hope. Overall winning these battles created a spark of hope and a wave of electricity. There were many battles Washington led, but
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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 and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation when he was a boy. He not only memorized them; he internalized them to the point that he did not have to think about whether he was following them. They became second nature to him. He strove for...show more content...
He exchanged many letters with her and developed a close friendship. There was only one problem: she was married to one of his in–laws. Despite his feelings, however, no evidence exists that he ever crossed the line into an affair. He put the welfare and feelings of others first instead of rushing emotionally into something that could be very damaging. Years later, after being elected president, Washington dealt with the rigors of building a government from scratch. The Congress had enacted a tax on whiskey in order to raise funds. In order to put down the rebellion of farmers, Washington personally led the militias of four states to Pennsylvania to put down the uprising. The twenty men captured were put on trial, and two were found guilty. Rather than let the incident cause further divisions, Washington pardoned the men, hoping for it to have a healing effect. He restrained those around him from letting those two men take the full punishment, preferring instead to show mercy to them. Washington was not noted for saying much at the Continental Congress or Constitutional Convention. When he did speak, all listened. Perhaps the restraint he showed by talking less frequently allowed what he did say to have more weight, so much weight that he was chosen as the leader of such people as Jefferson, Hamilton, and Franklin. Perhaps his most notable instances of restraint involve his surrender of power. He was given complete control of the
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George Washington, we've all heard of him but few people can fully understand him and what he did for our great country. He is said to have had wooden teeth, but he really didn't, they were just cow's teeth and ivory. They were less comfortable than wood though, and they distorted the shape of his mouth. One of George Washington's many quotes was this " It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."(George Washington)(Brainy Quote) George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Wakefield, Virginia. He was born to Augustine Washington, and Mary Ball and he had nine other siblings. Some of his favorite foods were cream of peanut soup, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut, and string beans with mushrooms. He also...show more content...
He also personally promoted a project to evangelize Indians, this was organized by Selina, Countess of Huntingdon. "Washington was a "Low Church" Anglican, the branch of the Anglican church that took the Bible literally and would be considered "true" to the Bible by evangelical Christians today." (Revolutionary War and Beyond) Some of George Washington's many quotes are, "Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all", "Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession," "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.", "It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." Some of his occupations before becoming President were a surveyor, planter, and a soldier. These were all jobs that he could do with his limited amount of schooling. At the age of 16 he began working for a surveyor and then at the age of 17 went on his own and started surveying by himself. George Washington only took one trip out of country. This one trip was to Barbados with Lawrence. They went on this trip in 1751. The purpose of this trip was to find relief from Lawrence's tuberculosis with the warmer weather there. Sadly though, despite the attempts at helping him to get better, the plan ultimately failed and Lawrence later passed away
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