George Washington
First President of the United States
Birthday Connections
February 22
1 people were born on this day
πBiography
George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦First President of the United States
- β¦Commander of the Continental Army
- β¦Presided over the Constitutional Convention
π¬Famous Quotes
"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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