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George Washington joined the Continental Army on June 15, 1775 to the end of the Revolutinary War in September 3, 1783 where he returned home to Mount Vernon (in Virginia), until the new government asked him to become the first [United States] president in which he agreed to do.
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Devin1776. He got a uniform made and went to Congress to tell them he was the man for the job. There was debate about having him become the colonial commander, but he did have experience in the French and Indian war and looked good in a uniform. They told him that if he didn't do the job right they would make sure that history knew he didn't.
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Who was the president who commanded the continental army in the revolution war?
George Washington Commanded the Continental Armies, but he did not become the President until after the war.
Who was chosen as the commanding general of the Continental Army?
George Washington went to congress in a tailored blue wool uniform with brass buttons to become commander of American forces. He cited his experience as a British officer in the French and Indian war as a good reason they needed him. At over six feet, with red hair, and in his uniform he must have made a real sight and very convincing. He had an interesting combination of real life experience and the wealthy plantation owner as part of his resume'.
Which man gained fame as an American general during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington became very famous after the war. Luckily he refused the offer to become another "King" George (we had just become independent from King George III)
What year did George Washington become the king?
George Washington became the President of the United States, not its king.
What is one thing that George Washington did to become known before he was president?
he was a general in the army and he had wooden teeth and he chopped down apple trees
