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Washington, George (1732-1799), first president of the United States (1789-1797) and one of the most important leaders in United States history. ...
With victory won, Washington was the most revered man in the United States. ... Washington sternly suppressed all such attempts on his behalf by his officers and continued to obey the weak and divided Continental Congress. ...
Although worn out by years of service to his country, Washington reluctantly accepted the presidency of the United States. ... Washington fully understood the significance of his presidency. ... ” During eight years in office, Washington laid down the guidelines for future presidents.
Washington lived only two years after turning over the presidency to his successor, John Adams. ... Early Life
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George Washington was born on his fathers estate in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. He was the eldest son of a well-to-do Virginia farmer, Augustine Washington, by his second wife, Mary Ball. The Washington family was descended from two brothers, John and Lawrence Washington, who emigrated from England to Virginia in 1657. ...
Young George seems to have received most of his schooling from his father and, after the fathers death in 1743, from his elder half-brother Lawrence.
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