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  3. May 8, 2024 · 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.

  4. 1 day 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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  5. 2 days ago · The presidency of George Washington began on April 30, 1789, when Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1797. Washington took office after the 1788–1789 presidential election, the nation's first quadrennial presidential election, in which he was elected unanimously by the Electoral College.

  6. Apr 23, 2024 · George Washington's role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, which he held from 1775 until the cessation of hostilities in 1783, was as fraught with challenges as it was crucial to the outcome of the American Revolutionary War.

  7. May 3, 2024 · SUMMARY. George Washington served as commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution (1775–1783), as president of the United States Constitutional Convention (1787), and as first president of the United States (1789–1797). Born to a family of middling wealth, Washington’s formal education ended when he was about ...

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  8. 14 hours ago · On April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States. Born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Washington played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the nation. His leadership and vision set the tone for the presidency and established many of the ...

  9. May 11, 2024 · Quick Facts. Essential Facts. Interesting Facts. 01 George Washington is the first President of the United States. 02 George Washington served the United States as a president from April 30, 1789, to March 4, 1797. 03 Washington led the Constitutional Convention of 1787, also known as the Philadelphia Convention.