Who said these famous words discribing Washington First in war first in peaceand first in the hearts of his countrymen?

Answer 1

George Washington, the first President of the US.

This phrase was written by Major General Henry Lee III (Light Horse Harry Lee, father of Robert E. Lee) as part of the Congressional eulogy to Washington on December 26, 1799.

Answer 2

"Light Horse" Henry Lee said it of George Washington at the latter's funeral.

Henry Lee had served under George Washington in the War for Independence.

Serving in the army must have run in the family because Henry Lee had a son that was able to get accepted into the United States Military Academy (West Point), and later become the General of the Army of Virginia. None other than Robert E. Lee!

As an interesting side note, Robert E. Lee married the adopted grand-daughter of Martha Custis - George Washington's wife!

Answer 3

The quote is actually, "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." The first president, George Washington said it.

Answer 4

a president didnt say that. George Washington's friend, Henry Lee did in his eulogy to Washington wen he died.

(Washington died, not Henry Lee.)

Answer 5

"light horse lee" aka Henry lee III

Answer 6

Henry Lee