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George Washington: America's Greatest President
I believe that George Washington was histories greatest president of the united states. He was the first president. Washington was unanimously voted to be the president. No one ran against him and no one voted for anyone else. Washington was obviously the one cut out for the job he was a war leader for many years he lead the U.S to victory many times and everyone loved his leading skills and him as a leader. Washington was also an older brother, not only to the country but in his immediate family also. He had an older half brother and 3 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters.George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was raised on his fathers plantation, it was a large plantation, he lived with his Stepmom and his Dad at first they weren't very supportive of him, his father wanted him to take over the farm when he had grown too old to take care of it himself but instead Washington pursued his education which made his father not happy with him, his father finally realized all the potential that his son had and he accepted him. …show more content…
14 1799 on Feb. 22 1732 "Washington was concerned with personal conduct, character and self-discipline, but was known to bend the rules if necessary, especially in war. Although Washington was undoubtedly ambitious, he pursued his goals humbly and with quiet confidence in his abilities as a leader.(This day in History February 22 1732)" Washington had many friends. Washington had a good side and a bad side; if someone got on his bad side they would stay there for quite some time because he was known for holding grudges. He is also known for wooden teeth but that is all a myth, Washington had one tooth by the time he was president he wore dentures and he had many sets that were very painful to him, they were often made from hippo or cow

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