A man who stood about 6 feet tall with teeth made of wood and hippopotamus ivory does not even begin to describe the extraordinary man who is George Washington. George Washington, the father of the United States, was the first President of the USA and served as president from 1789 to 1797. He is aptly called the father of his nation due to his key role in the formation of the United States. Many look up to George Washington due to his various accomplishments throughout his life. Winning the Revolutionary War, becoming the first President of the United States, and shaping the way the Constitution was written and how the federal government was formed are all extraordinary accomplishments for any man, especially one who did not go to college. As one of the founding father, Washington learned valuable skills as a young boy, became a war hero, and set the standard for future leaders of the United States. On February 22, 1732, one of the influential leaders of this nation was born, George Washington. As Washington grew older, he gained useful …show more content…
Fortunately for Washington, he was given the honorary rank of colonel and joined General Braddock’s army in Virginia in 1755. The British forces had devised a plan to attack three different French forts. However, the plan proved to be unsuccessful; the French and their Indian allies ambushed Braddock’s forces leaving Braddock mortally wounded and Washington severely injured. In August f 1755, George Washington was promoted to commander of all Virginia’s troops. At age 23, he was sent to the frontier to patrol and protect roughly 400 miles and nearly 700 colonial troops. With Virginia’s colonial legislature unwilling to support him, the task became even harder for the young