George Washington: A Brief Biography

George Washington was born on february 22, 1732. George Washington was a leader of the continental army and was the first president of the U.S.A. He served as the president from 1789-1797.He died on dec.14,1799.Washington rose to colonel during the french and indian war. The ohio valley was occupied by the french military.The french and british were at peace in 1750.The french attacked Washington.Washington had four bullet holes in his cloak and two horses shot out from under him. He declined $25,000 salary congress offered the office of the presidency. George Washington’s name was mentioned in the london gazette.George Washington led a large amount of troops into war and became a hero.The republec was struggleing under confederation.’’If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.’’ “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”

George Washington’s father died in 1743.lawrence died in 1752 when he was 34. George Washington led 200 soldiers into battle. George Washington’s first wish was to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.George Washington’s father was a rich farmer. George Washington’s father owned about 50 slaves and owned three farms.The Washington’s moved to ferry