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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 challenges did Washington face when he was given command over the contiential army?
The men were not expierienced. They had left and they were not trained either. They laft when they wanted to and many left. Hunger, sickness, and harsh weather helped them draw the conclusion to leave. I can't blame them. At one point George had only 2000 men in the army. They were not willing to train either.
yes he did own slaves on the mount Vernon estate but realized it was wrong, and set them free in his will
Why did Washington believe it is important for the government to act?
Because it has not acted very much in the past eight years. The reason for that was that the Republican majority in Congress only was out to block any and all Presidential and Government initiatives, simply because the President and Secretaries were Democrats, without replacing them by any constructive action by itself.
The worrying fact today is that both Government and Congress are Republican-dominated, but the President is not coming up so far with any constructive initiatives, instead focusing on rants against the Press, undoing actions by President Obama and picking fights with foreign Governments.
Which strategy was George Washington forced to use early in the Revolutionary War?
General Washington retreated whenever necessary to save his army from the large and well armed British Red Coats.
Who was with George Washington when he crossed the delware?
George Washington crossed the Delaware river and attacked the British at Trenton NJ, in order to have a victory and to show that he was still a fighting general, who could win a battle, and eventually win a revolution.
Where did George Washington travel to?
George Washington House in Barbados is a historic house where the future first U.S. President George Washington visited, in 1751. George Washington stayed in Barbados for 4 months. He visited Bridgetown often and loved the busy streets where vegetables and fruit markets, meat stalls, blacksmiths shops, rum houses, fish stalls, and slave markets could be seen.
What did George Washington do during American Revolution?
It has been said that George Washington was the American colonies' greatest asset during the American Revolution. As Washington's actions at the battle of Trenton reveal, his personal commitment to duty, his leadership qualities, and his determination and courage contributed greatly to the American victory.
George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. He was an extraordinary general, but during the first year of the war the patriots suffered many defeats in the hands of the British. Washington's army was forced to cross the Delaware River in the winter of 1776 to avoid the complete annihilation. However, Washington didn't lose faith in the American victory. Washington was responsible for the American victory because of his commitment to duty, leadership qualities, determination, and courage.
In the winter of 1776 Washington's army of less than 2000 men were chased by the British troops ten times his own. The American army was ill-trained, ill-equipped, and running out of supplies. Despite all the difficulties, Washington held the army together. His soldiers still supported him and refused to desert him. Washington's army
Have most of your presidents served two terms?
GEORGE WASHING TO AND ALL THE MOST OF THE PRESIDENTS THERE ARE 10 PRESIDENTS THAT SERVED TWO TERMS
When did George whashington die?
General and first president of the United States of America George Washington died on December 14, 1799(shortly after 10 pm), at Mount Vernon, Virginia, at the age of 67.
George Washington died in 1799.
Whose positions did Washington take between Hamilton and Jefferson?
He was secretary of the treasury. He wasn't honest in his position. The revolutionary veterans were promised land by the government because there wasn't enough money to pay them so they were given a chit for land. Hamilton went them them bought them from the men for pennies on the dollar. He made millions and cheated the men.
What was one controversy during Washington's presidency?
During the French & Indian War, George Washington, as a young officer, was given an order to go upstate New York into the Lake Champlain area on the border of Canada, on a recon mission. He had with him a very accomplished scout. His troop got lost, and fearing hostile Indian attack in the thick forest, he ordered everyone to "split up". He was left alone with his scout, whom saved his life at least twice on the journey home from Indians. When Washington got back to headquarters - he was "ripped a new one" for being so foolish. Precise details such as dates escape me, but that incident was his first controversy.
When and where was George Washington sworn in as president?
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
Who was the first son of George Washington?
George Washington had one stepson, John Parke Custis (known as "Jacky"), who was Martha's son by Daniel Parke Custis. John died in 1781 in the Revolutonary War, but fathered two children, who were later also raised by George and Martha.
He convinced congress to meet the soldiers demands, he convinced the soldiers to be patient, he announced that he might retire.
He heard of the growing conspiracy and decided to address his officers at Newburgh, in which he passionate stated his case not to revolt. Remember, this was after the war was over, Congress was disbanding the army, Washington was done as General, his men respected him perhaps more than their own fathers! When Washington, tired and weary from war, addressed them and appealed to their honor and integrity, there was barely a dry eye in the house as his officers realized what they had all given up for the war, Washington included, and the revolt/conspiracy quickly died off.
In what year was George Washington elected and inauguarated as President?
George Washington was officially declared president of the US on April 6, 1789 when the US Congress met to ratify the electoral vote. His Inauguration was on April 30, 1789, nine days after that of Vice President John Adams.
Did George Washington have dentures?
It is possible. The common story is that Washington's teeth were carved from wood, but this is not the case. They were constructed using human teeth, cow teeth, and the ivory from elephants and walruses. Unfortunately, the records of where the materials were acquired have been lost to history. The only evidence that the human teeth belonged to slaves comes from a brief notation in his ledger, so the speculation that his dentures included the teeth of his slaves is not an uneducated guess.
What were George Washington responsibility as a president?
One of the responsibilities of George Washington as a President was to oversee the formation of a strong functional government. He did so with the help of a cabinet system that still exists today.
Did Washington kill anyone during revolution?
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 window of the house. She locked herself in her bedroom and she was so upset over his death.
