George Washington

George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731] – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States of America, serving from 1789 to 1797, and dominant military and political leader of the United States from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 22, 1732

Date of death:

  • Dec 14, 1799 (age 67 years)

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  • 1

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Also known as:

  • The Father of the United States,
  • The Father of Our Country

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  • Jan 6, 1759
  • Dec 14, 1799

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  • Apr 20, 1789
  • Mar 4, 1797

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  • 1.8796 m (6.1667 ft )

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John Adams

John Adams (October 30, 1735 (O.S. October 19, 1735) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797–1801). Hailing from New England, Adams, a...

The 1st President of the United States

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John Adams

John Adams (October 30, 1735 (O.S. October 19, 1735) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political...

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Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office Legislative sessions District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Apr 30, 1789
  • Mar 4, 1797
  • Sep 5, 1774
  • Oct 26, 1774
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KWType:

  • Person

Assessment:

  • Commander-in-chief of American forces during the American Revolution, chairman of the Convention that wrote the United States Constitution, and first President of the United States, he led the movement which turned America from an English colony into a self-governing nation. His ideals of liberty and democracy set a standard for future presidents and for the whole country.

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  • politics and government

Disciplines:

  • president of the united states
  • general
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