George Washington
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George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799), is considered the first president of the United States of America since (1789-1797), the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, one of the founding fathers of the United States, and was an opponent of the separatists and led the rebellion Which ended with the declaration of the United States secession from Britain on July 4, 1776, and he presided over the convention that drafted the constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation, and established the office of president for the first time.
The Electoral College of George Washington unanimously elected president in 1788. He served two presidential terms and oversaw the creation of a strong, well-financed national government. His government maintained neutrality in the continuing wars in
Europe and suppressed the rebellion. It was accepted by all classes of Americans. During his leadership, George Washington established many precedents for governmental norms and traditions that are still in use since then, such as the cabinet system, presidential swearing-in, and the title of President. Moreover, he established the principle of a peaceful transition from his presidency to the presidency of John Adams and his retirement after two terms, a custom that continued until 1940 when Franklin Roosevelt was elected to three presidential terms until this tradition was restored in 1951 constitutionally in the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which limits presidential terms to two terms. These traditions are still followed in the twenty-first century. Even during his lifetime, Washington hailed him as the "father of his country." .
Washington received his first military training and his first commanding duties in the Virginia Battalion during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Burgesses legislature and was elected Representative of Virginia to the Continental Congress, where he was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Washington led the American forces allied with France when they defeated the British who had surrendered during the Siege of Yorktown. Washington resigned after the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Washington played a prominent role in adopting and ratifying the Constitution, after which he was elected twice as President of the Electoral College. Washington ran a strong, well-financed national government, maintaining neutrality during the fierce competition that erupted between members of the government, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. During the French Revolution, he declared a neutral policy when ratifying the Treaty of Guy. Washington set a precedent for president, including the prestige title bestowed on him by "President of the United States", and his farewell letter is seen as a manifesto of republicanism.
Washington owned a number of slaves, and in order to preserve national unity, he supported measures passed by Congress to protect slave ownership. Subsequently, the idea of slavery troubled him, and he granted his slaves their freedom in his will in 1799. In addition, Washington sought to integrate Native Americans into Anglo-American culture, but this did not prevent him from fighting them during periods of armed conflict. Washington was a member of the Anglican Church and Free Freemasons, and ensured a wide range of religious freedoms during his tenure in both military and civil positions, as a general and as president. Upon his death, he said in his eulogy: “He was the first in time of war, the first in time of peace, and the first in the hearts of his citizens.” Washington's memory is immortalized by numerous memorials, artwork, toponyms, stamps, and coins; Many researchers and pollsters classify him as one of the greatest American presidents.
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