George Washington was a central and critical figure in the founding of the United States, and is commonly referred to as father of the nation. He led America's Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. He served two four-year terms from 1789 to 1797, winning reelection in 1792. Wikipedia
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George Washington Birth: Feb. 22, 1732 Bridges Creek Virginia, USA Death: Dec. 14, 1799 Mount Vernon Virginia, USA First US President. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1075
Quotes by George Washington
"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements."
"Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?"