George Washigton
George Washington played an important role in American history. He's known as the "Founding Father" of our country's government. He is also, the leader who won independence. Who would have thought that the son of a Virginia planter would accomplish so much in such little time? Washington's journey began early when he met the well known Fairfax family. At this time, he had no knowledge of the excitement that was ahead of him. Nor, did he know the courage he had within him. Although George was fond of action, he wanted to keep peace, if he could, when it came to war. Courage, action, and peace led George Washington to Presidency. He was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia. According to Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, "He later moved to Mount Vernon (q.v.), the home of his elder half- brother, Lawrence Washington (d.1752), who was allied with the powerful Fairfax (q.v.) family of Virginia. George
During the French and Indian War, he was a messenger. He took notice of the opposing side's tactics. He searched for any way to find out as much as possible to help. He was a success. George's next bit of adventure came at Fort Duquesne. At this fort, well over half of the British troops were killed along with their general. This is the battle where guerrilla warfare was used against the British causing a defeat. Washington now in his early twenties had to help lead the surviving troops to safety. The courage it took for him to step up and help in this horrific time shows that he is willing to go the extra mile. Loosing the battle and sick, Washington decided to return home. He wanted to tend to his health. It's this rest that gained him the strength to regain his courage to come back for another round. America's Story claims, "Washington returned to lead the Virginia army. He attained the rank of brigadier general and was a major factor i
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