George Washington (February 22, 1732 [a] – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer, and planter who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War.He then served as president of the Constitutional ... More @Wikipedia
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