George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
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Washington commanded the Continental Army through the war.
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was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797
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February 22, 1732
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December 14, 1799
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He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
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George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731] - December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.
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American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and, commanded by George Washington, defeated the British Army.
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The Second Continental Congress, as the provisional government, established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander-in-chief in 1775.
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