George Washington
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George WashingtonHe was president in (1773-1799)
Party-(None defeatist) term as president-(1789-1797)
He lived in (Virginia)
His parents
• They are Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington.
• He was the eldest son
Historical contributions or what he is well known for.
• first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
• And signed the Declaration of Independence.
Which president is he
• He is the very 1st president in the United States.
• He served for 1 term.
The vice president at the time
• John Adams
Was there a war or at the time he was severing as president
• Yes- It was the French and Indian war
Did he win any awards, prizes
• Yes, he won the Agricultural Excellence Award.
Did he have a nickname
Yes- The Father of our country
Before president he held.
• George Washington served as a member of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, 1759–1774. Also, he was a member of the first and second Continental Congresses in 1774 and 1775.
Was made at Mount Rushmore Between 1927 and 1941, Gutzon
Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the 60-foot busts of Presidents
George Washington
Some other facts about him.
• George Washington didn’t go to college they only had schools for small children back then and that's why many people were uneducated.