George Washington

George Washington

(1732 - 1799)

George was an American statesman, and Founding 

Father who served as a general and commander-in-

chief of the colonial armies during the American

 Revolutionary War, and later became the first 

president of the United States, serving from 

1789 to 1797. 

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He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's 
War of Independence.  George stepped down from

 the presidency after 8 years, or two terms.

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