HISTORY

GEORGE WASHINGTON

If there is one man worth to be revered as the Father of the United States , it would be other than George Washington . Born on the 22nd day of February 1732 , Washington has devoted several years of his life to guide his country in a manner resembling a father caring for his growing child

Washington largely influenced the beginnings of the United States . His unparalleled service to the country allowed his reputation to reach mythic proportions . During the Revolutionary War , he served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

. He and his troops were able to gain for the country its independence from the British forces . He was the president of the convention who drafted the Constitution . He was the first to be elected as President of the United States of America from 1789-1797

By the time he left office , the economy was already well established Threat against the east of Mississippi by the Indians was significantly eliminated . The territorial boundaries of the country had been enlarged and serious diplomatic conflicts had been eradicated . The new federal government gained the acceptance of political parties . In his Farewell Address , he expressed his opposition against permanent alliances abroad He retired on his estate at Mount Vernon . His health rapidly decline due to what could have been an acute laryngitis or quinsy . On the 14th day of December 1799 , he finally succumbed to death

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