George Washington

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  1. Continental Army
    the American army during the American Revolution
    February 11, 1731][Note 1][Note 2] – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
  2. Founding Father
    a member of the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787
    February 11, 1731][Note 1][Note 2] – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
  3. French and Indian War
    a war in North America between France and Britain
    Washington quickly became a senior officer in the colonial forces during the first stages of the French and Indian War.
  4. Articles of Confederation
    a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens
    He presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation and established the position of President.
  5. February 22
    the day on which George Washington is remembered
    George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S.
  6. inaugural address
    an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony
    His leadership style established many forms and rituals of government that have been used since, such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address.
  7. Continental Congress
    the legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation
    Chosen by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, Washington managed to force the British out of Boston in 1776, but was defeated and almost captured later that year when he lost New York City.
  8. American Revolution
    the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783
    Chosen by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, Washington managed to force the British out of Boston in 1776, but was defeated and almost captured later that year when he lost New York City.
  9. professionally
    in a professional manner
    After both his father and older brother died when he was young, Washington became personally and professionally attached to the powerful William Fairfax, who promoted his career as a surveyor and soldier.
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