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George Washington
By: Michael DePaulo
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George Washington
An important man
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How He Affected Society
George helped to form the Government as we know it today
He was our first President and set the standard for Presidents after him.
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Military YearsHe achieved Colonel at age 23 and eventually was
promoted to GeneralWashington was Virginia’s Commander In
Chief during the Revolutionary War
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Crossing The Delaware
George crossing the Delaware River on December 25.
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Presidency
He refused the title of “King” or “His Majesty” and a third term.
Since he lead Virginia’s Militia during the Revolutionary War they made him America’s
Commander In Chief.
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Washington on Wall Street
George refused a third term because it resembled a kingship
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Post Presidency
George retired to his home in Mount Vernon and did three years later
In 1976 he was named “General Of The Armies” a title only bestowed to one other person
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It is our Money
and he is on it