...majority of delegates, including Washington, wanted to avoid war, but the dispute with the British became tense, prompting George Washington to be appointed by the Congress to a military commission. He was asked to set up a New York City defense plan, write down military plans, rules for soldiers, and ways to buy guns. Then in June, the Continental Congress met in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, discussing sending troops to Boston, which was under British control. John Adams presented to Congress that there should be a Commander in Chief and praised George Washington for being able to unite the colonies while the representatives of Tan Anh Cat Loi wished to vote. a...
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...The Military Life of George Washington George Washington was born in a British colony in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 17, 1732 and died in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on December 14, 1799. During the time between Washington’s occupation as a land surveyor in his youth and becoming the first president of these great United States he fought in the French and Indian War for the British then the Revolutionary War against the British. All of Washington’s battles were fought with the upmost courage and character. George Washington’s military life began when Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie appointed him as military adjutant, with the rank of major in the Virginia militia. The job of a military adjutant was to teach soldiers...
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...Lets think back to 1732, when George Washington was born. George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, VA. In Littleton Adventist hospital. George was the oldest out of his sybling.George had two half-brothers from his father's first wife, and later five additional siblings were born after George was born. When George Washington was 11 his dad passed away which was in 1743, George struggled after his dad passed away. But as the time went by it began to get better,george began to understand that his dad was in a better place. When George was about three years old, his family moved to Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac, then to Ferry Farm opposite Fredericksburg on the Rappahannock River in King George County. George Washington...
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...Fast Facts on George Washington * Born: February 22, 1732 Pope’s Creek, Virginia * Children: no natural children (Adopted the children of Martha Custis) *Grandfather by marriage of Confederate General Robert E. Lee * Military Service: Commander General, Revolutionary War * Profession: Surveyor/Planter * Political Party: Federalist * Home State: Virginia * Political Offices: Chairman of Constitutional Convention * Died: December 14, 1799 (Age- 670 Last Words: “I die hard, but I am not afraid to go. “Tis well.” Buried: Mount Vernon, Virginia * Term of Office: April 30, 1789 – March 3, 1797 * Number Of Terms Elected: 2 Terms * Nickname: “Father of Our country” * First Lady: Martha Dandridge Custis * George Washington quote: “I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of me conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.” * Major Events While In Office: * Elected to first term with a unanimous electoral vote. (1789) * First United States census(1790) * District of Columbia Established(1791) * States Entering Union While in Office: * Vermont(1791) * Kentucky(1792) * Tennessee(1796) Childhood and Education Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He lost his father at age 11 and his half-brother, Lawrence, took over that role. Washington’s mother was protective and demanding, keeping him from joining the British Navy as Lawrence wanted. Lawrence owned Mount Vernon...
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...First President of the United States, George Washington began his military career as an aide in one of Virginia's four districts. Washington gradually advanced to the positions of Lieutenant Colonel, Commander and Chief of Virginia's militia, and finally Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain. His hard work and dedication to the War significantly impacted the outcome, as his actions certainly contributed to America’s win. Washington won the first presidential election for the United States on April 30, 1789 after the War had ended. George Washington is responsible for America’s success in the Revolutionary War because he was a strong and smart leader of the Continental Army, he was a very successful...
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...Diego Lamana History George Washington George Washington was the most determined leader of the American cause. Washington born in 1732 into a provincial gentry of Colonial Virginia, his family were wealthy planters who owned tobacco plantations, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman. George Washington began surveying at about age 15. George starts on his first exploration into the wilds of western Virginia. He wants to be military to protect his family in Virginia, he is interesting in the military arts and western expansion and for this he enters in English military and I think General Washington battlefield tactics are sometimes under-rated and he sometimes failed...
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...“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all” George Washington. This quote was said by one of the most intelligent, ambitious military genius; George Washington. Washington used his mind in fighting war instead of just brute force. He turned the battlefield and the art of war into a chess match. Washington’s efforts in the Revolutionary War were very significant I that they ultimately help lead to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. “Washington’s genius lay in his understanding of power, both military power and political power, an understanding unmatched by that of any of his contemporaries.” (Morgan, p6) Washington’s military tactics where showcased in many battles of the Revolutionary War, such as the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, and the Battle of Yorktown. During these battles Washington was able to out think and out whit the British by devising schemes that led him to victory in each of these battles. So, how significant were George Washington’s military strategies in winning the Revolutionary War? George Washington was the oldest son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. He was born on February 22, 1732 in present day Westmoreland County, Virginia. Washington spent many of his early days on the family estate on Pope Creeks along the Potomac River. While he was there he received somewhat of an education learning different subjects such as mathematics...
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...Homosexuals in the Military Matthew Martin ENC1101 Mrs. Couch Keiser University April 19, 2012 Homosexuals in the Military Homosexuality within the military is a controversial subject. Sexual segregation in the military became relevant in the early 1940’s. Homosexuality is viewed differently among soldiers, veterans and the general public. As a soldier in The United States Army, I have encountered first-hand how this impacts both the military and workplace environment. Central to this issue is the question of whether or not homosexuality is detrimental to a soldier’s duty. George Washington, the nation's first Commander-in-Chief, held a strong opinion on this subject and gave a clear statement of his views on it in a court Marshall for a soldier who stood accused of sodomy. (Fitzpatrick, 1934) “At a General Court Martial Lieutenant Enslin [was] tried for attempting to commit sodomy with John Monhort, a fellow soldier. He was found guilty of the charges levied against him and was sentenced to be dismissed from the service. George Washington approved the sentence due to the abhorrence and detestation with which he viewed such infamous crimes.” (Fitzpatrick, 1934) The sexual orientation of military personnel was first recognized by The Military Code of Conduct in 1942. This stated that “homosexuals” were different than “normal” people or heterosexuals. This was revised in the military literature of army mobilization regulations 1943. (Cannistra, Downs, Rivero, 2010)...
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...George Washington is known as the “Father of His Country” and for good reason. His strong leadership and excellent strategies significantly helped America win the Revolutionary War. As a result, he is still honoured and praised today. Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father, Augustine Washington was a plantation owner. He grew tobacco using many African- American slaves. He died when George Washington was only 11 years old. Washington’s mother, Mary Ball, gave birth to six children, Washington being the oldest. Although he had no prior military experience, he still became the commander of the Virginia militia. Consequently, he served in the French and Indian War. However, in 1759, Washington...
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...Except from Washington’s Crossing by David Hackett Fischer CONCLUSION ~ The War and the American Revolution We have a very difficult card to play. We often have to act by the moon or twilight and leave the World to judge it in the clear sunshine. -General William Maxwell to Adam Stephen, April 10, 17771 On New Year’s Day in 1777, Robert Morris sent George Washington a letter that rings strangely in a modern ear. “The year 1776 is over,” Morris wrote. “I am heartily glad of it and hope you nor America will ever be plagued with such another.” Washington shared that feeling, which was very far from our own. We celebrate 1776 as the most glorious year in American history. They remembered it as an agony, especially the “dark days” of autumn.2 Americans have known many dark days, from the starving times in early settlements to the attack on the World Trade Center. These were the testing times and the pivotal moments of our history. It was that way in 1776, after the decision for independence and the military disasters in New York. In early December, British commanders believed that they were very close to ending the rebellion, and American leaders feared that they might be right. Then came a reversal of fortune, and three months later the mood had changed on both sides. By the spring of 1777, many British officers had concluded that they could never win the war. At the same time, Americans recovered from their despair and were confident that they would...
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...George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia, in a town called bridge creek. When Washington was eleven his father died, so Washington had to live with his mother and other other family members throughout Virginia. At the age of fourteen George Washington planned to join the British navy but George Washington stayed home do to his mother's not wanting him to join the military . By the age of sixteen Washington had obtained the basic education in math, and reading and the other usual subjects around his time. In 1749 Washington was made county surveyor, and his experience on the frontier led to him ranking as a major in the Virginia militia. During the French and Indian war George Washington began moving up in military ranks quick. Virginia’s governor Robert Dinwiddie assigned Washington to warn the French moving into the Ohio valley against invading the English territory before the french and indian war. Dinwiddie then made Washington a lieutenant colonel, with orders to dislodge the French at Pennsylvania’s Fort Duquesne, but a strong French force beat the Virginia troops. Later that year...
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...During George Washington’s life, he made a lasting impact on the world. George inspired people to speak against England, became the first president of the United States of America, and much more. His legacy will forever be imprinted in the world as the man who paved a new road for people. George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. He spent most of childhood time at a plantation named Ferry Farm. George gained an interest of plants at a young age. After his father’s passing when George was just eleven years old, it is believed he helped his mother manage the plantation in his father’s place. George Washington finished his formal schooling around the age of fifteen. During his schooling, George took an interest in mathematics, and from there he became a surveyor. George was introduced to surveying during his schooling. He made most of his profit from surveying in the Virginia wilderness and through his work, he was able to obtain land of his own. Even though George was a very intelligent, dedicated student, he never attended college....
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...hero was born. George Washington was born to Augustine and Mary Washington in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He had three older half-siblings from the marriage of Augustine and the late Janet Butler, and five younger siblings from the marriage of Augustine and Mary Ball. All of his siblings made it through childhood and into adulthood. Not much is known about George Washington’s childhood, so some people made up fables about his youth. Some of these fables are that Washington could throw a silver dollar across the Potomac and he confessed after chopping down his father’s cherry tree. From the age of seven to fifteen, it is rumored that George was homeschooled and taught by the local church sexton, and later a schoolmaster,...
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...P.2 George Washington was rightly called the father of our country. Born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland Land County Virginia. George Washington was the very first president of the United States. He served two terms as president. From 1789-1797. He is on a one dollar bill. He was president of the constitutional convention that wrote the United States constitution. He also helped shape the offices future rolls and power. George Washington believed that it was necessary to strike a delicate balance between making the presidency powerful enough to function effectively in the nation. George Washington as a part of the American revolution. He became what some would call, a national hero when he led the colonial forces to victory over the...
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...opinions to the monarchy that ruled the colonist from across the sea. Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine wrote about independence from British, and diplomats such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson helped the Continental Congress start to challenge the oppressive British rule. The great leader of the Continental Army George Washington was the man who was responsible for leading the army to victory. The political challenges in the revolutionary war political, British government raised revenue to help cover the cost of the French and Indian war by taxing the colonies with the Stamp Act of 1765. The British thought it was fair to issue the tax on the people it spent all the money to protect. However, the speech in March of 1775 by Patrick Henry who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" encouraged the colonist to stand up for their rights. The British later repealed the acts, to try and appease the unrest in the colony. However, the British still needed money to pay their war debt, so the Townshend Tariffs of 1767 placed a tax on glass, lead, paints, paper and tea imported into the colonies. Again, the colonist were unhappy, so in...
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