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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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Why was George Washington called the precedent president?
Washington was the first President of the United States under the US constitution.
Everything he did set a precedent. Moreover, he was very highly respected as a founding father of the new republic, so the precedents that he set carried a great deal of weight. Another factor was that the idea of electing a president was new and the US Constitution became a model for many other later constitutional governments. Washington and the US presidency thus became a model for presidents of other countries.
Did George Washington have a sister named Sarah?
Yes, George Washington had a half-brother name Lawrence Washington.
What is George Washington Gale Ferris most remembered for doing?
George Washington Gale Ferris invented the Ferris wheel. It opened in June of 1893 for the World's Colombian Exhibition in Chicago.
When did George Washington read the American Crisis to his troops?
Washington had Paine's stirring words read to his troops to inspire them to continue the fight for independence. The American soldiers terms fighting were almost up and Washington wanted them to have a reason to stay in the Army. Over all it was to gain the hope of the soldiers, even when Washington didn't have much.
One reason President George Washington called for a policy of neutrality in the 1790s was to?
Washington's primary motive for issuing the Proclamation of Neutrality was his desire to safeguard the country's newly won independence. George Washington was the 1st United States President.
What are the most famous landmarks in Washington?
If you are talking about Washington DC., Then it would be the White House, but if is the other Washington, then I don't know.
Was George Washington an explorer?
George Washington was an explorer. In fact, George Washington DeLong was an Antarctic explorer. George Washington Jr. was a sailor and an Antarctic explorer as well.
What is George Washington's favorite hobby?
George Washington's favorite activity was math and doing math problems.
What was the purpose of the cabinet formed during washingtons term?
He was actually urged to appoint different people to his advisory committee and technically it wasn't considered a "cabinet" back then.
Why is George Washington so honest?
To some extent, but he knew when to "spin" congress for money. Valley Forge is a perfect example. The troops were well fed, warm, and clothed that winter in 1776, but he wrote to congress that supplies were needed. The Park Service has,proven that his report to congress was not true. Washington also had affairs with officer's wives that were in his command and may have fathered a child with a slave ( this is not totally proven ). He also disliked Adams and even though he was Vice President he was ignored by Washington.
What are washingtons top five money making crops?
Washington State grows over 300 crops commercially. The top crops include: apples, wheat, potatoes, hay, cherries, nursery, grapes and pears. Washington is also the top producing state in the U.S. of raspberries, hops, mint oil, peas, apples, cherries, pears, concord grapes and carrots for processing.
How did George Washington sum up his foreign policy in his farewell address?
I fought britian over a trex and got obama
How many teeth rotted in George Washington?
He had only one real tooth left when he became president all the others fell out.
Did gorge Washington have kids?
yes,he had 3 ,two were boys. he had two boys because he knew boys worked harder.
What 2 important things did George Washington do?
He was the first president. He helped win the revolutionary war.
Why did President Washington sent troops to the Northwest Territory?
he send troops to protect them selves from the north
What did George Washington enter as a major?
I think you mean the British army deployed against the French and their Indian allies.
