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Did George Washington kill his wife?

No, George Washington did not kill his wife. MORE: Martha Washington survived her husband several years after his death. She watched the Masonic funeral from a second floor wi… (MORE)

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Why was Washington DC named after George Washington?

In 1790, the US Constitution allowed for the creation of a capital city so an area in the District of Columbia - which is still legally referred to as such - was chosen, a… city founded and in 1791 named after George Washington, the first president of a united states. Although largely thought of as being the very first American president, that honour actually belongs to Peyton Randolph, who was the first president of the Continental Congress or 'United States in Congress Assembled', in laymans terms the original thirteen states. George Washington was the Continental Army's Commander-In-Chief. There were thirteen more presidents before in 1789 George Washington was sworn in as the President of an independent United States Of America. The capital of the US is named very appropriately after the first President, without whom there would have been no US. Washington was a great President whose leadership was essential to the success of the Revolutionary War. Peyton Randolph (and all of his many successors, including a few who were chosen but never served) was never President of the United States; as pointed out above, he was only President of the Continental Congress, which was an unpaid, ceremonial (as well as nearly powerless) position vaguely similar to the current Speaker of the House; it bore absolutely no resemblance whatsoever to the President position in which Washington later served. When Randolph took office in 1774, the Revolutionary War hadn't even started yet! So how could he have been President of the United States before the United States even existed? Additionally, "United States in Congress Assembled" was the name that the US went by during the brief roughly six year period after the war, when the Articles of Confederation were in effect (well after Randolph's term had ended). The Articles laid down some ground rules for electing the President of the Congress; otherwise the position remained the same as before. As the Constitution was nearing completion and ratification, the last President of the Congress resigned, and the position was never re-filled. Five months later, the Constitution had been ratified, the Congress had taken its current form, and Washington became the first President of the United States. At best, claiming Randolph (as well as his successors up to Cyrus Griffin) was President of the bellends prior to Washington is intellectually dishonest, based purely on the similarity of the positions' names and nothing more. Washington DC was named after President Washington because he had been the commander of the Continental military during the Revolutionary War; while not a particularly good field commander (he lost more battles than he won), he was a highly skilled organizer and logistician, an inspirational leader, and he was smart enough to take advantage of opportunities when they arose (such as at the Battles of Trenton and Yorktown, or his brilliant escape after the nearly disastrous Battle of Long Island, to name a few). After the war, he tried to retire but was eventually made the President of the Constitutional Convention, where he ensured that the Constitution was drafted. He then became the first President, and guided the new nation through its formative years; he was careful to avoid any sort of similarity to the recently ousted British monarchy. He then set the two terms precedent, so as to further avoid any potential restoration of a monarchy. He embodied the Enlightenment ideals of the early United States, and was an easy choice for the honor of having the new capital named after him. (MORE)

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Why was the State of Washington named after George Washington?

As an act of respect. 2nd Answer: The original name that the territory wanted to use was either Lincoln State or Columbia State. (It is south and touching British Columbia) Th… (MORE)

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Is Washington state named after George Washington?

George Washington Yes, Washington State is named after George Washington. Washington D.C, the capital of the United States of America, is also named after George Washin… (MORE)

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Who was George Washington?

George Washington (1732-1734) was the 1st President of the United States and was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775-1783).… (MORE)

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What did George Washington do?

He was the 1st ever US President, from 1789 to 1797 and set many precedents concerning that office. Background: Â· Birth - February 22, 1732 in Westmore…land County, Virginia Â· Wife - Martha Dandridge Washington, a widow with children Â· Political Party - none ( later associated with Federalist in spirit ) Â· Vice President - John Adams Â· 1st president Â· Height: 6 feet 1.5 inches Â· Age at Inauguration: 57 years old Careers: Â· A self-taught Surveyor, beginning at age 16 when living with his older brother in Virginia First Surbeyor to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia Â· Farmer, Distiller, Land speculator, Politician Â· Statesman Sent to Ohio in charge of troops in The French and Indian War-- he lost that first battle and swore he'd never fight again, though he admitted he enjoyed the sounds of war Â Recruited to be Commander in Chief of Continental Army during the American Revolution and not only conducted the military campaigns that won the war, but constantly had to work to get the colonial governments to supply men and material for his army. Almost froze to death. Government Positions: Â· Member of Virginia House of Burgesses, 1759-74 Â· Member of Continental Congress, 1774-75 Â· Chairman of the Constitutional Convention, 1787-88 Â· President of USA 1789-1797 Honors and Statistics Â· A 60-foot (18 m) sculpture of his head is carved into Mount Rushmore Â· Death - George Washington died on December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia Â· Age when he died - 67 Â· He suffered from: malaria, smallpox, tuberculosis, dysentery and pneumonia Â· He was one of the richest men in America Â· Died of a simple throat infection Major accomplishments Â· Bill of Rights (1791) Â· American Revolution (1775 - 1783) Commander-in-chief of the victorious army Â· Constitution of the USA (1787) Served as the first President Â· Whiskey Rebellion (1794) Revered and Honored to this day. (MORE)

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Where was George Washington from?

George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia. If you want more information about George Washington and what he did then look at the George Washington biography. (at th… (MORE)

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What is better the you phone 5c or 5s?

the 5s because it has better service but it dosent have diffrent colrs just silver gold and black

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When and who did George Washington?

The English language is great! Just by not including one word turns this question into something very suggestive. I recommend you re ask the question and include what George d… (MORE)

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What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4