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George Washington is the very symbol of America and all that she stands for. He helped the United States in many important wars such as the French and Indian war, but he was most influential in the American Revolution. He was the first Commander-in-Cheif of the Continental army, and the first President of the United States. Also during the 1700s slavery was very common, and very few were against the practice of slavery. George Washington however once wrote to a friend, "there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery."
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ViviDuring his time as Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington was calm and collected. He never let losing a battle affect him to extreme measures, he always kept a positive attitude. He was honest, dignified and always practiced self-control, making him the prime candidate for being the recipient of peoples' well earned respect.
Washington earned his respect through the years. As a young man, he was a respected surveyor and an officer for the British in the French and Indian War. After he inherited property he ran a large and successful plantation and became active in local government. When the colonies began to have meetings to discuss their common grievances with the British Government, he represented his colony and became a leader in the revolutionary movement. When independence was declared and war broke out, he was appointed commander of colonial forces, won the long war and chaired the convention that drew up the constitution. He was unanimously elected as the first president and served with distinction. People respected him because he was knew how to do things and get things done, and hone was honest and provably dependable.
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What is the middle initial of George Washington?
George Washington did not have a middle name so no middle initial exists for the first US President.
Was there democrats and Republicans when there was George Washington?
No there wasn't but as George Washington died his mother chose it for him when he died. So in this case he was a Republican.
Why was George Washington's relationship with his mother strained?
George Washington wasn't close with his mother(Mary Washington) at all. Mary Washington was a bossy women with a cold expression. She was never proud of her son even after George became president, or became a very respected general. Even George's friends were very scared of his mother. So, George started his letters to Mary as " Honered Madam " instead of " Dear mother ". Also, George never introduced his wife( Martha custis) to his mother. They didn't get along that well.
Why is mount vernon so important?
because George Washington's lived there.
When did George Washington term end?
George Washington took office in 30 April 1789. The day is not known (so far as I know) but the year is 1797.
