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George Washington By Candace Chen
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George Washington’s family
George Washington was the first president of America, everyone called him “the Father of America”. George Washington was born in a rich family in Virginia. About 20 years later, he married with Martha Washington.
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George Washington’s early life
George's father had already been a widower once when his first wife, Janet Butler Washington, died in But he soon re-married, he marry in 1731 and they bore their first son, George, the year after. George had the company of his two older half-brothers, and was a mere 5 years old when his older half-sister died Jan 17, 1737. He never stopped learning. What we now call "home schooled.” George Washington's father, Augustine Washington, died in 1743 when George was just 11 years old.
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One Leadership example
In 1754, the general governor of Virginia commissioned Was hington a post and ordered him to drive out the French Canad ians. He was active in the war between France and India. At that time, he became a famous person in that area. Later 17 58, Washington resigned from active military service and spen t the next sixteen years as a Virginia planter and politician.
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Another Leadership Example
Then, in the Second Congress, he was elected as the leader of the army for his abundant military experience, wealth , strong built and excellent leadership ability. After the war begin , he devoted himself to the independence of the nation, which ea rned him a good reputation among the troops.
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Characteristics George Washington was:
Refuse to take any payment for service Exemplary Loyalty powerful
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