George Washington By: Kristin Wilks
Life Facts Born: February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia Born: February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia Died: December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, Virginia Died: December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, Virginia Married: Martha Dandridge Custis, on January 6, 1759 Married: Martha Dandridge Custis, on January 6, 1759
Life Facts Continued Religion: Episcopalian Religion: Episcopalian Education: No formal education Education: No formal education Political Party: Federalist Political Party: Federalist Favorite Food: Ice cream Favorite Food: Ice cream
Life Facts Continued Occupations: Planter, farmer, soldier, surveyor, President Occupations: Planter, farmer, soldier, surveyor, President Hobbies: Fishing and riding Hobbies: Fishing and riding Nickname: “Father of His Country” Nickname: “Father of His Country”
Role in the American Revolution Army leader and commander Army leader and commander Helped America win the war Helped America win the war Led the United States to independence from Great Britain Led the United States to independence from Great Britain Voted to be the first President of the United States Voted to be the first President of the United States
Famous Quote “I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” ~George Washington