George Washington early life was full of ups and downs, Born February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Va., George Washington was the first son of his father Augustine 's second marriage; his mother was the former Mary Ball of Epping Forest. When George was about three, his family moved to Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac, then to Ferry Farm opposite Fredericksburg on the Rappahannock River in King George County. Washington’s father died in 1743, and young George grew restive under his mother 's management. He proposed at one point to follow the sea, but instead divided his adolescence among the households of relatives, finding a home and a model in his half-brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon.
George Washington was eight when he watched his step-brother, Lawrence joined the British Navy and become a captain. With excitement young George watched the drilling and preparations his brother and his comrades at arms made for war. Washington 's passion for the military developed and strengthened. In 1742, when George was ten, Lawrence returned to Virginia and became adjutant of his district with the rank of major. In between surveying trips, Washington
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George Washington had successful leadership and had played a key role in the American Revolutionary War and the start of forming The United States of America. George Washington showed success in leadership during the Battle of Trenton and the winter of Valley Forge and the Battle at Monongahela during the French and Indian War. Without the sneak attack on Christmas morning, Americans would not know how the outcome would have been if the attack did not occur on December 26, 1776. During the winter at Valley Forge, George Washington stood up for his army showing leadership and gaining popularity though out his army and American citizens. George Washington had success during his presidency even though during his second term, he resign from his presidency. George later died on December 14, 1799,in Mount