George Washington; General, Leader, Captain.

George Washington was the First President of the United States of America. He was born on February 22, 1732 and died on December 14, 1799. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Washington served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He presided the convention that drafted the Constitution.
Washington was born in Virginia. His family owned tobacco and slaves. Washington was a senior officer in the colonial forces, when the first stages of the French and Indian War occurred. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress choose Washington to be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, during the American Revolution. He was able to remove the British from Boston in 1776, but he was defeated a lot of times when New York City was captured by the "redcoats".

George Washington was the leader that the colonists needed to defeat the British. He was very intelligent, so most of his tactics were of good benefit for the United States. George Washington lead his men on Christmas night of 1776, into the crossing of the Delaware River. Washington decided to give a "surprise attack" to the British and the Hessians (who protected the British). Washington's men bombard them so much, that the Hessians had to leave the place. The battle was called "The Battle of Trenton", which Washington's army won. This was one of the greatest wins, that George Washington had!

George Washington was a very important man for the American nation. Without him and his strategies, United States could have never got free from the British. George Washington was very known because he knew when to retreat. Although United States lost a big series of battles, the could won the war thanks to the man. George Washington was in the Presidential term from April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797. He died in December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon. He is one of the greatest leaders America has ever had!