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 George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/george-washington/|mountvernon]])] George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/george-washington/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== 1st President =====
 +
 +He was the first president of the United States, serving from April 30, 1789, to March 4, 1797.[([[https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/george-washington/|whitehouse]])]
 +
 +===== Established Traditions And Protocols =====
 +
 +Washington's presidency established many of the traditions and protocols for the office that are still followed today.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/george-washington-presidency-facts-quiz.html|study]])]
 +
 +===== Father of His Country =====
 +
 +He is often referred to as the "Father of His Country" for his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States.[([[https://www.tutorchase.com/answers/ib/history/what-was-the-role-of-george-washington-in-american-independence|tutorchase]])]
 +
 +===== Military Career =====
 +
 +Washington's military career began in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, where he gained valuable leadership experience.[([[https://www.bartleby.com/essay/What-Is-George-Washingtons-Military-Career-PCMP35WZ8V|bartleby]])]
 +
 +===== Self-taught Surveyor =====
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 +Despite limited formal education, Washington was a self-taught surveyor and had a keen interest in mathematics.[([[https://www.loc.gov/collections/george-washington-papers/articles-and-essays/george-washington-survey-and-mapmaker/washington-as-public-land-surveyor/|loc]])]
 +
 +===== Augustine Washington =====
 +
 +Washington's stepfather, Augustine Washington, died when George was only 11 years old, leaving him with limited formal education.[([[https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington|history]])]
 +
 +===== Wife =====
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 +He married Martha Dandridge Custis, a wealthy widow, in 1759, and together they raised her two children from a previous marriage.[([[https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/martha-washington|whitehousehistory]])]
 +
 +===== Accomplished farmer And Land Surveyor =====
 +
 +Washington was an accomplished farmer and land surveyor, managing Mount Vernon, his plantation in Virginia, which eventually became one of the largest and most successful in the region.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Washington|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== Commander-in-Chief =====
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 +Washington was appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution in 1775.[([[https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/george-washingtons-appointment-as-commander-in-chief-of-the-continental-army/|americanrevolutioninstitute]])]
 +
 +===== Battle of Yorktown =====
 +
 +He led the Continental Army to a pivotal victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.[([[https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/yorktown|battlefields]])]
 +
 +===== Constitutional Convention In 1787 =====
 +
 +Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where the United States Constitution was drafted.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/constitutional-convention/convention-president/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Elected As President =====
 +
 +He was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States in 1788 and again in 1792, receiving all electoral votes.[([[https://millercenter.org/president/washington/campaigns-and-elections|millercenter]])]
 +
 +===== Voluntarily Stepped Down From Presidency =====
 +
 +Washington voluntarily stepped down from the presidency after serving two terms, establishing a precedent for future presidents.[([[https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700635108|kansaspress]])]
 +
 +===== Farewell Address =====
 +
 +Washington's Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, is considered a seminal piece of American political advice, emphasizing the importance of national unity and avoiding foreign alliances.[([[https://www.ushistory.org/us/17d.asp|ushistory]])]
 +
 +===== Strong Central Government =====
 +
 +He was an avid supporter of the idea of a strong central government, which influenced the drafting of the Constitution.[([[https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/road-to-revolution/creating-a-nation/a/presidency-of-george-washington|khanacademy]])]
 +
 +===== Freemason =====
 +
 +Washington was a Freemason and served as the Worshipful Master of his Masonic lodge.[([[https://gwmemorial.org/pages/george-washington-the-mason|gwmemorial]])]
 +
 +===== Capital City =====
 +
 +The capital city of the United States, Washington, D.C., is named in his honor.[([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Washington-DC/History|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== On Money =====
 +
 +Washington's image appears on the one-dollar bill and the quarter coin.[([[https://livesandlegaciesblog.org/2019/08/08/how-george-ended-up-on-the-1-bill/|livesandlegaciesblog]])]
 +
 +===== Only President Not In White House =====
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 +He is the only president who did not live in the White House, as it was not completed until after his presidency.[([[https://clintonwhitehouse4.archives.gov/WH/glimpse/top.html|clintonwhitehouse4]])]
 +
 +===== False Teeth =====
 +
 +Washington's false teeth were not made of wood, as commonly believed, but rather a combination of human and animal teeth, as well as ivory.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/false-teeth/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Avid Horse Rider =====
 +
 +He was an avid horseback rider and owned several horses, including his famous war horse named Nelson.[([[https://wiltonhistorical.org/2018/02/man-dog-george-washington-beloved-war-horse-nelson/|wiltonhistorical]])]
 +
 +===== Height =====
 +
 +Washington's height was about 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), making him considerably taller than the average height of men during his time.[([[https://www.quora.com/Was-George-Washington-tall-for-his-time|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Equestrian And Horseman =====
 +
 +Washington was an accomplished equestrian and a skilled horseman, known for his grace and control on horseback.[([[https://butlerprofessionalfarrierschool.com/archives/2090|butlerprofessionalfarrierschool]])]
 +
 +===== The Marble Man =====
 +
 +He had a reputation for being stoic and reserved, earning him the nickname "The Marble Man."[([[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6213970-the-ascent-of-george-washington|goodreads]])]
 +
 +===== Distiller =====
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 +Washington was a successful distiller and operated one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America during his time.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ten-facts-about-the-distillery/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Slaveowner Against Slavery =====
 +
 +Despite being a slaveowner, Washington expressed mixed feelings about slavery and eventually freed his slaves in his will.[([[https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/washington-george-and-slavery/|encyclopediavirginia]])]
 +
 +===== Health Issues =====
 +
 +Washington suffered from various health issues throughout his life, including malaria, smallpox, and dental problems.[([[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/george-washingtons-medical-chart|pbs]])]
 +
 +===== Promoted To General =====
 +
 +He was posthumously promoted to the rank of General of the Armies of the United States in 1976, making him the highest-ranking military officer in U.S. history.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/5-star-generals-in-us-history.html|study]])]
 +
 +===== Inauguration =====
 +
 +Washington's inauguration as the first president took place on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.[([[https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-george-washingtons-first-inaugural-speech|archives]])]
 +
 +===== Avid Reader =====
 +
 +He was an avid reader and had a substantial personal library.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/george-washington-s-library/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Duty And Commitment =====
 +
 +Washington had a deep sense of duty and often spoke of his commitment to serving his country without personal gain.[([[https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp|avalon]])]
 +
 +===== Patience And Avoidance Of Risks =====
 +
 +Washington's military strategy during the Revolutionary War was characterized by patience and the avoidance of unnecessary risks.[([[https://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/28/2001330154/-1/-1/0/AFD-100928-025.pdf|defense]])]
 +
 +===== Mapmaker =====
 +
 +He was a skilled mapmaker and used his cartographic skills during his military campaigns.[([[https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/02/maps-made-by-george-washington-longtime-surveyor-and-cartographer.html|slate]])]
 +
 +===== Establishment Of US Military Academy =====
 +
 +Washington was an influential advocate for the establishment of the United States Military Academy at West Point.[([[https://www.westpoint.edu/about/history-of-west-point|westpoint]])]
 +
 +===== First Aircraft Carrier Name =====
 +
 +The U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, was named in his honor.[([[https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/USS-George-Washington-CVN-73/About-Us/|airpac]])]
 +
 +===== Honorary Citizen Of France =====
 +
 +Washington was an honorary citizen of France, a rare honor bestowed upon him by the French Revolutionary government.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-other-special-relationship/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Unanimously Elected =====
 +
 +He is the only president who has been unanimously elected by the Electoral College.[([[https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1789|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== Supporter Of Religious Freedom And Tolerance =====
 +
 +Washington was an avid supporter of religious freedom and tolerance.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/religion/religious-freedom/religious-freedom-in-the-ranks/|mountvernon]])]
 +
 +===== Crossing Delaware River =====
 +
 +His famous crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, played a crucial role in the American victory at the Battle of Trenton.[([[https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/trenton|battlefields]])]
 +
 +===== Talented =====
 +
 +Washington was an accomplished dancer and enjoyed attending balls and social events.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-were-George-Washingtons-favorite-activites|quora]])]
 +
 +===== City Of Washington =====
 +
 +The city of Washington, Pennsylvania, was named in honor of George Washington.[([[https://www.washingtoncopa.gov/history|washingtoncopa]])]
 +
 +===== Farewell Address =====
 +
 +His farewell address warned against the dangers of political parties and foreign entanglements.[([[https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/a-new-nation/george-washington-farewell-address-1796/|americanyawp]])]
 +
 +===== Personal Motto =====
 +
 +Washington's personal motto was "Deeds, not words."[([[https://answersingenesis.org/answers/magazine/v15-n1/publishers-pen/deeds-not-words/|answersingenesis]])]
 +
 +===== Death =====
 +
 +He died on December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, and his funeral was attended by a large number of mourners, marking his profound impact on the nation.[([[https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/235412309.pdf|core]])]
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