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    George Washington

    President of the United States from 1789 to 1797

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  1. 2 days ago · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

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  2. 5 days ago · George Washington, American general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775–83) and subsequently first president of the United States (1789–97). He is known as ‘the Father of His Country.’. Learn more about Washington’s life and career.

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  3. 4 days ago · The Death of George Washington. Dec. 14, 1799. After a respiratory ailment rapidly sapped Washington’s strength, he died at age 67. He had asked in his will for one of his slaves to be freed but ...

  4. 3 days ago · George Washington. 1st President of the United States. April 30, 1789–March 4, 1797. “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” George Washington was the unanimous selection to become the first president of the United States under the Constitution.

  5. 4 days ago · George Washington and the Catholic Church: How the Father of Our Country Regarded the Faith of Our Fathers sheds light on Washington's religious beliefs. While some have speculated about his possible Catholicism, the truth is that Washington was a devout Anglican who respected all faiths. His views on religious tolerance and freedom have had a ...

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  7. 3 days ago · The history of George Washington and slavery reflects Washington's changing attitude toward the ownership of human beings. The preeminent Founding Father of the United States and a hereditary slaveowner, Washington became increasingly uneasy with it.

  8. 3 days ago · George Washington's nephew and heir was a Supreme Court Justice for over thirty years and left an indelible mark on American law. Despite his remarkable life and notable lineage, he is unknown to most Americans because he cared more about establishing the rule of law than about personal glory.

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