Presidential Essays from 1 Through 44
Max Sweebe
American History
George Washington
George Washington was born in Febuary 2nd 1732 into a Virginia family of planters where he was taught the manners morals, and knowledge required for a 18th century man. He pursued to main interests military arts and western expansion. At 16 Washington helped survey the Shenandoah Lands for Lord FairFax who was a English Baron who owned vast amounts of farmland in Virginia, working for Lord FairFax helped him learn many valuable things about surveying land. These skills helped him later with his large estate at Mount Vernon. Washington was commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in Virginia's militia where he fought the first battles of the French and Indian war. This war taught him the skills that were needed to be a great leader that he used when he fought in the American Revolution.
George washington was elected the first president under the constitution in 1789 unanimously by 69 representatives. He was the only president to get 100% of the electoral college votes. He was offered a 25,000 yearly salary as president which he at first refused then accepted so it wouldn’t be perceived that being president was restricted to the wealthy and powerful people. Washington was not a member of a political party in hope that none would be formed fearing any conflict that would undermine republicanism. He was re elected in 1792 and then retired in 1796 with his farewell address.
Washington left a legacy behind after his presidency and death which includes being a successful leader for the fight for independence, he was the first to sign the Constitution, also being the first president of the united states, he was the first person to elect a cabinet which consisted of 4 people, and lastly he elected the first 10 judges of the supreme court. After his presidency he returned to his estate at Mount Vernon with a profound sense of relief. He devoted most of his time to his plantation and his other business interests including
American History
George Washington
George Washington was born in Febuary 2nd 1732 into a Virginia family of planters where he was taught the manners morals, and knowledge required for a 18th century man. He pursued to main interests military arts and western expansion. At 16 Washington helped survey the Shenandoah Lands for Lord FairFax who was a English Baron who owned vast amounts of farmland in Virginia, working for Lord FairFax helped him learn many valuable things about surveying land. These skills helped him later with his large estate at Mount Vernon. Washington was commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in Virginia's militia where he fought the first battles of the French and Indian war. This war taught him the skills that were needed to be a great leader that he used when he fought in the American Revolution.
George washington was elected the first president under the constitution in 1789 unanimously by 69 representatives. He was the only president to get 100% of the electoral college votes. He was offered a 25,000 yearly salary as president which he at first refused then accepted so it wouldn’t be perceived that being president was restricted to the wealthy and powerful people. Washington was not a member of a political party in hope that none would be formed fearing any conflict that would undermine republicanism. He was re elected in 1792 and then retired in 1796 with his farewell address.
Washington left a legacy behind after his presidency and death which includes being a successful leader for the fight for independence, he was the first to sign the Constitution, also being the first president of the united states, he was the first person to elect a cabinet which consisted of 4 people, and lastly he elected the first 10 judges of the supreme court. After his presidency he returned to his estate at Mount Vernon with a profound sense of relief. He devoted most of his time to his plantation and his other business interests including