George Washington
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Why is he important ?
George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to 1797. The son of a prosperous planter, he was raised in colonial Virginia.
Born / Married / Children
He was born in February 22 , 1732 in Westmoreland county , Virginia , VA. George Washington was married to Martha Custis , They had 2 children .
Accomplishments
- George Washington became the first president of the United States of America.
- Washington signed the Naval Act in 1794 , establishing the US Navy
- He signed the Jay Treaty in 1794 pronouncing the begging of a decade of peace with Britain
- Signed the treaty of Greenville bringing the end to the North West Indian war
Quotes
- Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
- If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
- Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.