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George Washington
George Washington is an American hero. He played a leading role in the American Revolution, resided over the Constitutional Convention, and became America's first president. He is often referred to as the "father of the country."
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What was George Washington's age during the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin was 81 during the convention.
What position did john Adams hold while George Washington was president?
John Adams was the second President of the USA after George Washington.
Although George Washington never actually joined the Federalist party, the fact that he was so influential through his leadership abilities proven through various battles, him supporting the creation of a new federal government was highly favored amongst the rest of the founding fathers.
What precedent did George Washington set as president of the unites states?
At the end of US President George Washington's last term he warned the nation to stay neutral in terms of the alliances, intrigues and wars of Europe. This was a mainstay of American foreign policy up until the second world war. In fact many Americans wanted no part of that war until the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
At the end of the first world war, the US Senate kept Washington's warning by voting NOT to join the League of Nations.
Who was the first president to be in Washington DC?
The first U.S. President to be inaugurated in Washington DC was Thomas Jefferson, on March 4, 1801.
What did George Washington do to affect America?
George Washington was a commander in the American Revolution, helping the colonies win their independence. Then he became the first President of the United States.
Where did George Washington go after school?
Washington did not have any formal schooling. He was an apprentice to a surveyor, a British military officer in the War of 1812, General of American forces in the revolution, and President. He was also a plantation owner. His schooling was very limited. An education man in his time knew how to speak and write French, but Washington did not. Since he was a second son it was expected that he would get some formal training through an apprenticeship ( which he did) to be able to support himself. When he married Martha she was a wealthy widow and this gave him the means to go beyond the standard of living that he may have normally had. The French and Indian War also gave him a means to go to Congress in 1776 and cite that he was the man to command the American troops. He was smart, very political, and had the ability to command people.
Did George Washington give freedom?
Yes.He did.Otherwise he wouldn't work to create a war between the british.
Who was the first people to learn to work with iron?
Iron wasn't invented. It is an ore and comes from iron mines. Steel is made from iron using a process of heating the ore and then removing the impurities from the ore through blowing air through it. The man who came up with this process was named Bessemer and his method is still used today.
Did George Washington say its is impossible to rightly Govern a nation without God and the Bible?
No, he never said it.
Many of today's religious followers mistakenly believe that the founding fathers based the entire form of government on the Christian faith. The reality is that we were breaking up with a country (England) that had a singular religious dogma (the Church of England) where the king was not just head of state, but was also the head of the church. In short, Church and state were (and to an extent, still is) combined with the government.
The founding fathers wanted to get as far away from that as possible, and that's why they founded a government whose constitution puts up a solid wall between church and state, and did NOT utilize religious dogma in anything. George Washington (like many of the founding fathers) were Masonics, who as a group were more interested in the free and unrestricted expression of man, and the constitution of the United States is very much influenced by their philosophy.
The quote: "It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible." is frequently misattributed to George Washington, mainly to his farewell address of 1796. However, just like the Cherry Tree, he never said it.
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The quote is frequently misattributed to George Washington, particularly in regards to his farewell address of 1796. Some people believe it is derived from this statement:
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens..."
This quote: "It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible" is very similar to a quote in a biography of George Washington written by James K. Paulding [1836].
The quote that appeared in this 1836 biography has never been proven to have come from Washington. Nevertheless, it is very probable that it is derived from the quote that is shown in the 2nd paragraph of Paulding's statement:
"....for it was his {George Washington's} opinion that a man who is always boasting of his religion, is like one who continually proclaims his honesty - he would trust neither one nor the other. He was not accustomed to argue points of faith, but on one occasion, in reply to a gentleman who expressed doubts on the subject, thus gave his sentiments:
'It is impossible to account for the creation of the universe without the agency of a Supreme Being. It is impossible to govern the universe without the aid of a Supreme Being. It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being. Religion is as necessary to reason, as reason is to religion. The one cannot exist without the other. A reasoning being would lose his reason in attempting to account for the great phenomena of nature, had he not a Supreme Being to refer to; and well has it been said, that if there had been no God, mankind would have been obliged to
one.' " "Harper's Family Library No.LXXVI - Paulding's Life of Washington"
You should actually refer to David Barton's website Wallbuilders since he owns the largest known library of documents from the founders...
Why did George Washington refuse to be king?
He thought that America would turn into something like Great Britain: under a monarchy. Because he didn't want to be a king and plunge U.S. into distress, he chose to be president and did the right thing for the future.
Was George Washington a veteran?
yes George Washington was a veteran. he was the commander in chief of the continental army
What is George Washington's daughter's name?
His wife's name was Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. Martha was a wealthy attractive young widow with 2 small children, 1 daughter, Patsy, and 1 son, Jack, who George raised with Martha.
Why was George Washington and effective military commander?
Washington was fair and honest in his dealings with people, He inspired trust and confidence in his men. He was did not put on airs nor act like a lord and his men liked him and were willing to fight for him. He made also great efforts to maintain supplies and enforcements for his men.
When did George Washington attend The College of William and Mary?
George Washington did not attend the College of William and Mary, but he did receive his surveyor's license from the College of William and Mary in 1749. He later served as the first American Chancellor of the College of William and Mary from 1788 to 1799.
Did George Stubbs have any children?
All i know is that he had a dad that was a currier and a leather merchant
Btw, currier means that he was a specialist in the leather industry
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