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The famous tribute by General Henry Lee, "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," accurately reflected the emotions that Washington's death aroused. Later generations have crowned this tribute with the simple title "Father of His Country...
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Later generations have crowned this tribute with the simple title "Father of His Country."
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George Washington George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, on the family plantation in Virginia. As a kid, George Washington never had much of a formal education...	1 / 246
George Washington George Washington is attributed with being one of the prominent founding fathers who helped to add the first ten amendments to our U.S. Constitution. These amendments, articles three though twelve, are known as the Bill of Rights...	2 / 408
George Washington Print article Send us feedback More Media (11 items) Article Outline Introduction, Early Life, Early Career, General of the Continental Army, Return Home, President of the United States, Second Term as President, Last Years I...	2 / 380
George Washington The Continental Congress appointed Washington commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces in 1775. The following year, he forced the British out of Boston, lost New York City, and crossed the Delaware River in New Jersey, defeating the surprised enemy units later that year...	2 / 374
George Washington The American Revolution was a political movement that ended British control of the south-eastern coastal area of North America, resulting in the formation of the United States of America in 1776...	4 / 999
George Washington Although many Revolutionary leaders such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison may be referred to as our founding fathers, George Washington is truly the "Father of Our Country"...	3 / 817
George Washington When the Second Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia in May 1775, Washington, one of the Virginia delegates, was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army...	2 / 340