How Did George Washington Influence Society

Our modern American government, culture, and overall way of life are greatly effected by George Washington, one of the founding fathers of America. Every American knows him as a war hero and of his accomplishments as President, but many don't know about his upbringing, which shaped the way he made decisions as Commander-in-Chief and President. George Washington influenced how America is today. George Washington was born to Augustine Washington, his father, and Mary Ball Washington, his mother, on February 22, 1732. He had two older half-brothers, and five siblings that were born after him. While Augustine was still alive, the whole family lived at Ferry Farm near Fredericksburg, Virginia. When Augustine passed away in 1743, when George was