george washington an important man how he affected society george helped to form the government as...
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George Washington
By: Michael DePaulo
George Washington
An important man
How He Affected Society
George helped to form the Government as we know it today
He was our first President and set the standard for Presidents after him.
Military YearsHe achieved Colonel at age 23 and eventually was
promoted to GeneralWashington was Virginia’s Commander In
Chief during the Revolutionary War
Crossing The Delaware
George crossing the Delaware River on December 25.
Presidency
He refused the title of “King” or “His Majesty” and a third term.
Since he lead Virginia’s Militia during the Revolutionary War they made him America’s
Commander In Chief.
Washington on Wall Street
George refused a third term because it resembled a kingship
Post Presidency
George retired to his home in Mount Vernon and did three years later
In 1976 he was named “General Of The Armies” a title only bestowed to one other person
It is our Money
and he is on it