The Life of George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the U.S.A.
George Washington was the first president of the United States. Before that he was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was from Virginia and served in the British Army during the French and Indian War. After this war he tried to become an officer in the British Army, but they turned him down. Then when the American Revolution started he was chosen as the American Commander in Chief.