The Morality Of George Washington's Integrity

Oxford’s dictionary describes “Integrity” as, “The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” While many people fit that description I feel that Goerge Washington fits that description perfectly. George Washington was widely known for being a great leader, having strong moral principles, and for a strong will. Because of these qualities, he was “unanimously” chosen as the commander of the continental army. Some people believe that George Washington was a horrible person and did not have integrity, for example when he destroyed the ircois village and burned their crops leaving them homeless and without food, but I believe the fact that he led the emancipation of America over rules that. Some other people might also say that

Or that he won at least 50% of the time. George Washington was one the most strong-willed people in history and was the first president of the United States. Washington had no shortage of bravery and would often be on the front lines, he had a very strong will and made up for his shortcomings as a taction with his strategic genius, he went for the smaller victories to ultimately win the war. Even though the small victories would not boost his reputation as much. He purposely dragged the war out to make it look like he was losing to make the British pour so much money into the war that they would eventually just back

Such as his wisdom, experience, judgment, and amazing courage. Washington showed integrity and morality throughout the war and continued into his two terms as president. Washington was a great man and an amazing leader. Although he lacked in some ways, his overall morality was more important. And I believe that was the reason we won the war. And in his own words,” It is substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. “ George Washington when presented with a great honor was always said to take it hesitantly and with humility. George Washington was also said to be a selfless patriot even on his deathbed. Washington also showed another moral principle of courage, Washington often fought on the front lines something that was not mandatory at that time. Also showed the principles in his rules of war: make friends with the locals, respect religious differences, and don't abuse prisoners. This shows his morality in the fact that he made his men abide by these rules, even though it didn’t benefit him, it made it harder for him, and he didn’t have