1. George Washington By Lindsey Butler

2. George’s Life • George was born on February 22 ,1732 • George’s dad died when he was only 4 years old • George died on December 14, 1799 • He was 67 when he died • He loved to play with other kids and people

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4. FACTS George was the 1st President of the U.S. He was known as the father of his country He stepped down after serving 8 years as president Washington was initiated as a Freemason in Fredericksburg, VA In 1757, George married Martha

5. ARMY • George was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army • On Christmas Day, 1776, Washington led a surprise attack on Trenton, New Jersey • Another victory, Jan 3rd followed at Princeton • Washington was an effective (good) leader • George stopped the British attempts to quell (end) the Revolution by joining American and French forces in Yorktown, Virginia • Washington resigned (quit) as Commander in Chief; then presided (in charge of) over the American Constitutional Congress in 1787

6. Army • George was the 1st President of the U.S. in 1789 – 1797 • He was voted into presidency unanimously (full agreement; everyone agreed)George is the only president that was voted in unanimously by the electoral college

7. PRESIDENCY George was the 1st President of the U.S. in 1789 - 1797 He was voted into presidency unanimously (full agreement; everyone agreed) George is the only president that was voted in unanimously by the electoral college

8. LATER LIFE George turned over his presidency to John Adams, the 2nd president He returned to Mount Vernon, where he spent his time farming Through his farming he turned his farm into the largest fruit brandy and whisky producing distillery (a place where alcohol/liquor is manufactured/made) George was very sick and expected to die soon George died December 14, 1799

9. RELIGION George believed in God but didn’t believe that God played a role in our day to day actions Washington’s talks and personal affairs were deeply established by his religious beliefs

10. SUMMERY George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799 He was an American General and a Commander in Chief of the Colonial Armies George was the 1st President of the U.S. The capital of the U.S. was named after George; Washington D.C. George was very involved in the placement (where it stands) of the White House George Washington’s picture is on the one dollar bill One of the most influential (could sway a person’s opinion) founding fathers

11. George Washington was a great example of a good citizen.The End