“A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions.” (“George Washington Quotes”). These words were written by George Washington in a letter to the Speaker of the House of Burgesses in December 1756. Throughout his life Washington did many things such as help to found a nation and win a war that would forever change America. He has fought and many times risked his life to shape America into what it is now. From a young age up to the day he died he took risks and made decisions that would change the course of his life and take him to the presidency of the United States of America as one of the founding fathers.
George Washington was conceived February 22nd, 1732 on his father’s plantation on Pope’s Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Being the third oldest, he was born from his father’s second wife, Mary Ball. The first died two years before Washington was born, leaving him with two older brothers, Lawrence and Augustine. Augustine was named after Washington’s father, Augustine Washington Senior. Two years after Washington was born the family moved to the Potomac River to the plantation of Mount Vernon. Then they moved again in 1738 to Ferry Farm where Washington will spend most of his childhood. This is also where most of the fables about his childhood will come. Fables like the tale in which he “threw a silver dollar across the Potomac”.
When Washington was 11, his father died, and left his land to Washington's older brothers. The income out of what was left was only enough to keep up with Mary Washington and her children. Being the oldest child still at home, Washington undoubtedly helped his mother maintain the Rappahannock River plantation they lived on. On the plantation he learned how i...
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... Indian War making him famous by the time he was only 22. He defended our nation with his life, honor, and courage. He was a hero to everyone as well as charismatic. He was the only president to go unopposed and most believe he should be the only one. George Washington truly was a Great American.
Between ten and eleven at night on December 14, 1799, well after his terms had ended and he got his wish of going home, George Washington died. He was surrounded by those who loved him and were close to him, including his wife who sat at the foot of the bed, his friends who stayed in his room through the day. According to his will, Washington was not buried for three days after he died. During that period of time his body lay in a casket in the “New Room”. On December 18, 1799 a funeral was held at Mount Vernon for the first president and most renowned hero of our nation.
Unlike Obama, George Washington told the Congress it was too much for the president to change partisan polarization which is the cases in which an individual's stance on a given issue, policy, or person is more likely to be strictly defined by their identification with a particular political party. Washington's speech was for the citizens of the Congress. Additionally, his speech talked more about fairness and how there should be no no separate views or local prejejuices. The fourth paragraph states, “There are similar bonds between duty and advantage, and between an honest and generous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and happiness.” This quote explains what honesty and fairness does in his eyes. George Washington goes on more about never giving up and controlling the country in a positive way. Washington talks about how proud he would be to lead this country and he will be president with no reward because he loved it so much. He states in his last paragraph, “I was first honored with a call into the Service of my Country, then on the eve of a difficult struggle for its liberties, the way in which I contemplated my duty required that I should refuse any financial payment. I have in no way changed my determination about this. And as I still have the same point of view which produced this
Washington was the embodiment of everything fine in the American character. He had no delusions of grandeur and was second only to Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat with the French. In caring fo...
George Washington was selected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army because of his courage and bravery, his ability to motivate and command respect from his followers, and his strategic ability in battle. His reputation as a daring and successful leader inspired confidence and loyalty in his followers. If it weren't for George Washington, it would be a different America today.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at the Bridges Creek Plantation in Wakefield Virginia. George was the eldest child out of
Washington was elected President in 1789. The original plan was to retire from public service, but he was the best fit for leading the new nation. Martha reacted how anyone would, at first a little skeptical, but in the end understanding and supportive. She wrote to her nephew John Dandridge saying, “When, or whether he will ever come home again God only knows. I think it was much too late for him to go into public life again, but it was not to be avoided…Our family will be deranged, as I must soon follow him.” (Martha Washington)
In George Washington’s Farewell Address, he made a few main points. Some of the main points he stated were that there was a "need for national unity", an "independence from foreign countries", together this was "unity at home and independence abroad”. The paradox of the American Revolution relates to this because Americans fought for freedom but still owned
George Washington set a legacy that we are still following and are inspired by today. His legacy that has been handed down for generations and for many generations to come, is one that provides our country with leadership and is the foundation of our country’s strength. George Washington is also known as the father of our country. After the American Revolution George Washington actually wanted to retire to his home in Mount Vernon. He refused to accept payment for his service in the Army. However, his country needed a good humble man like himself, and he could not say no to helping the country get started. Washington helped with the making of the Constitution, and he was elected president of the Second Continental Congress. The Constitution is still the law of the land 226 years later. He was elected as our first president in 1789. George Washington had to face some major problems as the first president of the United States. One was he had to build the foundation of our government. Right now our current presidents have to deal with world issues and debt. George Washington had to build the government from the ground up. Also, you have to realize that this is a baby country. This country that he is leading just got its independence from Great Britain, where they had a monarchy g...
George Washington was born at his father’s plantation on Pope’s Creek, in Westmoreland County, Virginia on February 22, 1732. Washington was the eldest of his parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington’s six children. Little is known about Washington’s childhood and eduction. His father died when he was eleven. But most of the stories that make up his legend, such as his honesty, piety, throwing a silver dollar across the Potomac River, are not documented facts. After the death of his father, Washington helped his mother run the plantation. As a young man he focused on his informal, self-education, his early military contributions, and his career as a
At the time of George Washington’s death people did not just view him as the first president of the United States, but instead they seen him as a physical representation of their republic. Washington was seen as the protector of the republic since he led his army against the army of the tyrannical British government. People felt that Washington himself protected and won them their liberties from the British. When it came time to elect a president there was no doubt that the people would chose George Washington to lead their new nation into what they
...Americans won this war. Without his leadership, braveness, and great instincts the patriots couldn’t have won. He is the reason a new spark of hope was created when no one else had believed we could win, he is the reason we attacked the hessians on Christmas, he is the reason we attacked and won at Princeton, he is the reason his army made it through the harsh winter at valley forge, he is the reason men reenlisted and he is the reason America is a free country today. There are not enough words to describe how much George Washington has contributed to the world.
George Washington has influenced the United States in many positive ways as the first president of the United States. Washington was molded into a great leader at a young age through his life experiences. He helped unite the people and helped organize the country through his great leadership skills. Washington served in the American Revolution as a leader for the continental army before he became president. George was a war hero and a role model for the United States.
During his presidency, he nominated John Jay, the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Alexander Hamilton believed the bank would stabilize America’s credit and improve the way finances were handled. Washington signed a bill establishing to first National Bank. Washington had insisted to act without Congress's approval. Washington issued a Declaration of Neutrality when France and England were at war. Washington also created the cabinet. The cabinet was supposed to help advise the president. The first one only consisted of four members: Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph. Overall, he accomplished many things while being a superb leader that stuck to his beliefs. Towards the end of his second term, decided to retire his position. He didn’t want his country to reflect that of Great Britain's government, which was ruled by monarchs until death, so he left office in 1796. His farewell speech is still celebrated to this day. WIth his last speech, Washington spoke farewell, “ In looking forward to the moment which is intended
George Washington (1732-1799), was an erstwhile Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Washington was born into an industrious Virginian planter family and had learned to be a surveyor at the age of Seventeen. Prior to Washington became the first President of the United States; he was highly respected and venerated in the country. In addition Due to Washington’s eminence and fame, he was invited to attend one thing that would change himself and the world, the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington grew a huge reputation from his leadership in the war, he was the head of General of the Continental Army that fought in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. He was the commander of his army, who so confidently trusted him, put an end to the fighting of the war after defeating and making General Charles Cornwallis’ army surrender in the Siege of of
George Washington Carver was born into slavery in January of 1860 on the Moses Carver plantation in Diamond Grove, Missouri. He spent the first year of his life, in the brutal days of border war, between Missouri and neighboring Kansas. George was a very sickly child with a whooping cough, which later led to his speech impediment, and he was tiny and puny. George's father, James Carver, died in a wood hauling accident when he was bringing wood to his master's house one day. George was sick a great deal during his early years.