NOT only nation-wide but world-wide is the fame of George Washington, the "Father of his Country," who was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, February 22, 1732. He served as soldier in the Colonial army, was a member of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, was elected to the General Congress at Philadelphia in 1774, and the next year was appointed commander-in-chief of all the forces of the United Colonies in the War of the Revolution. He was President of the United States during the first eight years under the Constitution. He died December 14, 1799. Of him it was truly said he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
the War of the Revolution. He was President of the United States during the first eight years under the Constitution. He died December 14, 1799. Of him it was truly said he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
