George Washington Quick Facts

1732-1799

Home State Virginia

Planter, soldier, statesman; colonial officer in French and Indian War;

Virginia Legislature; Continental Congress, 1774-75;

Commanding General of Continental Army during War of Independence.


Crossing The Delaware

President of the Constitutional Convention. 1789-1796:

First president of the United States 1789-97

Noted quote: "Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair."






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