In His Excellency George Washington‚ Joseph J Ellis examines the life (most particularly that of the military and political accomplishments) and personal character of Commander in Chief and Founding Father George Washington. Ellis is a renowned historian focusing on the lives of the Founding Fathers and the early history of the United States of America. Ellis’ other works include biographies on other presidents of the time period (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) as well as other accounts of the
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I have chosen George Washington to be the first to be described in my essay not only because he was the first president of the USA but also because I visited Mount Vernon‚ the place where he lived‚ twice‚ in 2000 and 2005. It is a museum now. There I could see the mansion and outbuildings‚ the beautiful gardens‚ and the tomb where George Washington and his family were buried. George Washington joined British army in Virginia in 1755 and was made commander of all Virginia troops at age 23. After
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George Washington emerge as the most significant leader in the founding of the United States of America‚ even to the extent of being called the Father of the Country. He was an important figure even then. He was the first president of the United States and was the general of the Continental Army. He was a powerful man who led our country to freedom. It was he who contributed greatly to the victory of the American Revolution. It is even believed by some that without Washington‚ the War for Independence
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George Washington Born in the thirteen new colonies on February 22‚ 1732‚ George Washington spent his childhood days as an explorer. When bored‚ George would often survey the land of his father for fun. He had yet to become one of the biggest figures in american history‚ and the father of our nation. He had no idea he would become one of America’s greatest heroes‚ He was just a kid. George Washington had one of the most important and interesting lives ever‚ and I plan to prove that to you. Much
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the battle. However‚ on seeing the mightiness of invading army led by George Washington‚ redcoats disintegrated and retreated. Washington had mounted an American flag on his dodge challenger. The commercial ends with its slogan that‚ “Here’s a couple of things America got right; Cars and Freedom.” American Revolution remains to be an essential part of American history because it led to the independence of America. George Washington was the commander of the army that fought off the colonists and gained
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George Washington was one of America’s greatest leaders. He was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia. Washington died December 14‚ 1799‚ in Mount Vernon‚ Virginia. He grew up to serve as general and commander in chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution‚ and later became the first president of the United States of America. He led us to victory in the Revolutionary War. His strategies were amazing and still used today in the army. Washington was a great leader
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George Washington Crossing the Delaware After visiting the website I have learned how Leutze used composition‚ perspective‚ light‚ color‚ form‚ motion and proportion to make sure his painting conveyed the meaning and emotion he had in mind. The types of perspective that I see used are foreshorten and Leutze also made the boat in the back look further away while George Washington’s boat appears to be closer to observers. Light is used in this painting with the sunlight to highlight the center group
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George Washington was one of the best presidents in my Opinion. The reason i say that is because he did not want to go to war. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia. George Washington was president in the year of 1789 To 1797. Who is George Washington? George Washington was the best person in my opinion. In his presidency ‚life‚ and death. His presidency was like all but it was different. Before he became president he served as a burgess for 15 years
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famous paintings from the American Revolution is a painting of our first president George Washington crossing the Delaware. The painting is accurately named‚ “Washington Crossing the Delaware‚” and is set during an extremely tense time in the American Revolution. The Americans and the British had been battling for freedom for many years now‚ and tensions were still rising. The American army under General George Washington were not doing so well and really need to win a battle to gain more control of
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United States‚ George Washington was greatly influential in shaping the government to be the one we have today. Prior to his political career‚ Washington began as a soldier in the French and Indian War‚ where he was rewarded with the rank of colonel for leading a poorly trained army of 150 men to defeat a French force and kill a French minister. However‚ Washington resented the Royal government’s lack of respect for colonial leaders and resigned. After his resignation‚ Washington displayed strong
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