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George Washington had a positive effect on the world. He lead an army during the Revolutionary War and established a political system that is still used today.
No. All sorts of urban legends exist to the effect that there were, the most common confusing a white politician from Maryland named John Hanson who served as the ninth president of the Continental Congress and the third under the Articles of Confederation with an African-American of the same name who lived much later and was president of the American Colonization Society and a Liberian senator. But the office of President of the Continental Congress was a ceremonial position utterly unrelated to that of the presidency of the United States, an office which did not exist until the adoption of the Constitution in 1789.
General George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army of the United Colonies in June 1775. He had an excellent character. He was committed to civilian control of the military.George Washington's greatest effect on the world was when he resigned his commission at the end of the war rather than capitalizing on his popularity to gain political power, even though many were calling for him to be crowned King of America.
George Washington really was the "Father of his Country". He was a leader in getting the Revolution started and in setting up a provisional government. He served as Commander-in -Chief during the successful revolutionary war , helped draw up the Constitution for the new United States of America and served as the first president. He became an international figure and hero to many oppressed peoples.
During George Washington's presidency, the Supreme Court met for the first time and the Bill of Rights took effect. Other events of his presidency include the New York Stock Exchange was organized, war broke out between France and Britain, and the Whiskey Rebellion took place.