| Biography/History: |
George Washington, born February 22, 1732, was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States and is commonly considered the father of the United States. He led America's Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War, and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. He served two four-year terms from 1789 to 1797, having won reelection in 1792. He died at his Virginia estate, Mount Vernon, in 1799." (From the finding aid for George Washington survey, 1771 February 25 [http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=cw/viwc00325.xml].) |