His mouth is large and generally firmly closed, but which from time to time discloses some defective teeth ... His movements and gestures are graceful, his walk majestic, and he is a splendid horseman." (George Mercer) (wash.htm)

During George Washington’s presidency term he did a lot of things that were very important and helped shape our nation in many ways. Washington Commanded the Continental Army that won America freedom from Britain in the revolutio

George served a total of two terms in his life time. The people of America loved George so much that they kept reelecting him. Even after he decided to resign his terms of presidency and gave a farewell speech, he was called back in for duty. During his last year of life, Washington wrote many letters to the various men he chose as generals for the new army. Federalist leaders asked if he would consider running for a third term as president. He said no. Washington also was saddened by the deaths of friends and relatives. Patrick Henry died on June 6, 1799, and Washington's last living brother, Charles Washington, died on Sept. 20, 1799. (wash.htm)

Washington was a well known well respected individual. One of Washington's officers, Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, summed up the way Americans felt and still feel about Washington: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." (wash.htm).He first served in the military and resigned in 1758 with the rank of brigadier general. Shortly before retiring from military service in 1758 Washington won election to Virginia's colonial legislature, the House of Burgesses. (hist. doc).

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