George Washington Summary

Washington, George (b. February 22, 1732; d. December 14, 1799) Revolutionary War general and statesman, first president of the United States (1789–1797). "First in war, first in peace... Read more

A New Government: 1789–93 The new federal government created by the U.S. Constitution went into effect on March 4, 1789. During the next several years, as the new government was being organized... Read more

Washington, George Born February 22, 1732 (Westmoreland County, Virginia) Died December 14, 1799 (Mount Vernon, Virginia) First U.S. president, military commander Known as the Father of His Country, G... Read more

George Washington is called "the father of his country" for several reasons. Washington was an outspoken proponent for American independence from Great Britain. He commanded the American Continental A... Read more

George Washington (1732-1799) was commander in chief of the American and French forces in the American Revolution and became the first president of the United States.George Washington was born at Brid... Read more

"How soon we forget history... Government is not reason. Government is not eloquence. It is force. And, like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." GEORGE WASHINGTON George Washin... Read more

Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy (During Washington's Presidency) Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson (1789 - 1793) Edmond Randolph (1794 - 1795) Timothy Pickering (1795 - 1797) Dip... Read more

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. He was an extraordinary general, but during the first year of the war the patriots suffered many defe... Read more