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George Washington one said, ''Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and forever for His sake, who lay down in the grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'' It is hard to believe that Washington was the commander of the revolutionary family, and that he would become the first president of the United States of America. For his bravery and sacrifice and the victories he achieved, he was one of the most important people in the history of the United States.
To begin, George washington Before the end of his term, he retired second time to civil life, setting an important precedent of peaceful transition that has served as an example for the world. Washington was born in February 22, 1732 in …show more content…

He always creates a plan to secure the victory.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography).His grandfather and great-grandfather were part of his inspiration so that he would be part of the laws as part judge of peace.Washington, all he wanted was to follow the example of his grandparents. how to contribute to the growth of the nation.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography).8 years was that the mandate of Washington as representative of the de facto chief executive. The experience that he obtained for all the battles the iso has an expectation of how real life is lived in the wars, in June of 1873 the aseptic that was part of a strong central government.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale, 1998).The people around Washington knew that he was a good person, with characteristics of a true leader.In spite of all his victories in the battlefields, as always he had the impossible to maintain the victory, even if he was defeated he never gave up.Most of the times that Washington returned from the battles, he returned with news of victories and new lands conquered.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale, 1998).He Honorable Sol Bloom.They just wanted to show the nation, how important Washington was in those days.Each of the high positions that those of the constitution entrusted to Washington, were for their unconditional love for their country. He was able to give his …show more content…

The only thing he wanted was to form a strong nation economically and in military as well.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale, 1998).The idea of establishing the most important library in the U.S.A of all time. It was an initiative of the first president. It took 210 years for it to become a reality.The idea of establishing the most important library in the U.S.A of all time. It was an initiative of the first president. It took 210 years for it to become a reality.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale, 1998).At 1758 the representative of Virginia House of Burgesses was Washington from Frederick Country.The house where Washington was born burned down at last 200 year ago. the reconstructed house on the site that serve as a museum and visitor center is probably larger than the original.For its great sentimental and moral value the house where grew up Washington, circus hour as museums for its historical value.("George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale,

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