He commanded the militia to victory over the British (the last battle was the Battle of Yorktown where General Cornwallis surrendered) and, by a unanimous vote, he was elected
the 1st President of the United States.
He also set many examples, one of which was that a president could only serve 8 years, or 2 terms. This was held by all presidents except FDR without any sort of written law.
George Washington is referred to as the Father of Our Country.
George Washington is often referred to as the "Father of His Country" for his role as a founding father of the United States and his leadership as the first President of the country.
George Washington's father, Augustine Washington, died at the age of 49. This was when George Washington was only 11 years old.
George Washington
George Washington
Actually, several presidents have been called that in different countries. George Washington is the US president so honored.
george washington father died in 17'00s i think that was when george washington's father died you guys have to reseachwhen george washington's farther died :(sorry i just guest :( :( :( :(
George Washington
George Washington was the first President of the United States and General of the Revolutionary war. He was a determined leader who refused to give up and served the the country his whole adult life. Due to his determination and patriotism he has earned the title rightfully so as the Father of our great nation.
George Washington known as being the big apple catcher..
George Washington felt that it was unfair that one person lead a whole country so he became the president. In those days monarchs or kings and queens were referred to as your highness but the monarchs decisions were final and spread throughout the country. Washington thought this wasn't fair so he established a government.
No. Washington never got farther from home than the Barbados which he visited as a young man.