Pleased with Washington's performance as General of the colonial troops, a Colonel Lewis Nicola wrote to General Washington expressing his belief that a Republic would be the worst kind of government for the new country, based on its lack of stability. He therefore suggested George Washington become king instead. Washington was not happy about this suggestion at all.
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He was never offered the crown. The myth goes as far back as 1828. Therefore, it is only obvious it never happened.
Colonel Nicola, spokesperson for his fellow officers, handed Washington the opportunity to become King! Yet, without hesitation it was turned down in no uncertain terms. A truly lasting tribute to his patriotic character.
A patriarchal nickname given to Washington is "Father of our country."
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On July 3, 1775 George Washington was assigned the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was assigned this role by the second Continental Congress of which he was a delegate representing Virginia.
Probably hundreds of different ones. One was given out by a chain of gas stations in the 1950s.