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Do you know who is the father of the USA?. George Washington. Person introduction. George Washington was born on Feb.22.1732 and died on Dec.14.1799. He is a statesman and also is a militarist . He believed in Episcopal Church of the USA. Person introduction.
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Do you know who is the father of the USA? George Washington
Person introduction • George Washington was born on Feb.22.1732 and died on Dec.14.1799. • He is a statesman and also is a militarist . • He believed in Episcopal Church of the USA
Person introduction • The American war of independence commander-in-chief of the continental army in 1789 Washington is American first elected president
experience Early life 1. He hoped to become a wealthy gentleman. 2. At the age of 17, George took a job measuring land as a surveyor. When his brother died in 1752, he inherited his large farm called Mount Vernon. 3. During the French and Indian War, he became a young soldier.
experience -Early life 4.In 1758, Washington resigned from the colonial army 5. At the age of 26, he was a skilled military leader. 6. In 1759 Washington married a wealthy widow named Martha Custis. 7. Soon after his marriage Washington was elected to Virginia’s colonial legislature
experience • During the 1760s,Washington opposed the new British taxes. • He was elected to attend the Second Continental Congress, which met in May 1775. • In June 1775 the congress elected Washington as commander-in-chief of the American Continental Army. • To fight the British, Washington had to build an army. ----Steps toward revolution
experience On December 23, 1783, Washington resigned from his position of the army commander to Congress of the Confederation , Washington joined a convention to create a new government. Back on the farm
experience • The delegates elected Washington president of the convention in Philadelphia in 1787. The delegates wrote the U.S. Constitution. • In January 1789 electors from the states voted unanimously to make Washington the country's first president.
experience • Washington is American first elected president (1789~1797) • Washington supported laws that created a strong government. Thefirstpresident
experience • After two terms in office, Washington was ready to retire. He had grown weary of politics. • Washington gladly went home to Mount Vernon. He died in December 1799. The country deeply mourned the man who guided the new nation through war and peace. Farewelltogovernment
Achievement • He helped America to realize independence. • He stepped down on time, which set a good example for the later presidents and didn’t let the presidency of the United States be hereditary system • As the founder of the United States of America, Washington is a household name.
