01.George Washington

George Washington

(The First President of United States) 

George Washington - The First President Of The United States

                

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Born                    : February 22, 1732 in Popes Creek, Virginia, America

Died                    : December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.

Age when Died     : 67 Years

Presidency Period : April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797

Political Party      : Independent

Vice President        : John Adams

George Washington was an American political pioneer, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who filled in as the first President of the U.S. Prior to that, he drove Patriot powers to triumph in the Nation's War for Independence. He managed at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Washington has been known as the "Father of his Country". 

Washington got his Initial Military training and order with the Virginia Regiment during the 'French and Indian War'. He Resigned his bonus after the Treaty of Paris in 1783. 

Washington assumed a key job in adopting and ratifying the Constitution and was then chosen president (Twice time) by the Electoral College. He set enduring points of reference for the office of president, including the title "Leader of the United States". 

He later got messed with the institution of bondage and liberated his slaves in a 1799 will. Upon his demise, he was lauded as "First in war, First in peace, and First in the hearts of his countrymen".

 -Source from: VOA Learning English

v  The 10 FACTS about George Washington you should know-

1.        George Washington was mostly self-educated.

2.        George Washington was fearless in battle.

3.        George Washington’s bold actions saved the American Revolution, twice.

4.        George Washington never abused power

5.        George Washington was the first to sign the United States Constitution.

6.        George Washington was a true agricultural innovator and pioneer.

7.        Washington is the only slave-owning president who freed all of his slaves.

8.        George Washington was unanimously elected president.

9.        George Washington owned more than 50,000 acres and was an ardent promoter of westward expansion.
10.     At age 22, Washington led a disastrous military skirmish that sparked a world war.

v  Cause of Death EPIGLOTTITIS

v  Spouse Martha Dandridge

Children John & Patsy

Parents Augustine Washington (Father) & Mary Ball Washington (Mother)

v  Awards Congressional Gold Medal & Thanks of Congress