George Washington | Life, Presidency, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica

February 17, 2025

George Washington was an American general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775–83) and subsequently first president of the United States (1789–97). He is known as ‘the Father of His Country.’

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