George Washington Biography Essay

“George Washington - Biography." The White House. 23 Oct 2008. 23 Oct 2008 . George Washington was the first President. He was the first General of the American Army. He led the Patriots to victory against England.

2. "George Washington: Early, Military, and Presidential Life." Washington D.C. History. 20 Oct 2008. 23 Oct 2008 . George Washington was born in Feb. 22, 1732. He died on Dec. 14 1799. Born in Wakefield, Virginia.

Swager, Christine. "Revolutionary War Timeline." War Timeline's. 18 Feb 2006. NPS. 23 Oct 2008 . He was married to Martha Dandridge Custis. He lived on Mount Vernon. He served in both the Revolution and French Indian War.

"Revolutionary War Guide." Digital History. 23 Oct 2008. 23 Oct 2008 . Fought in…show more content…
His Vice President was John Adams. He was 57 when he was inauguration.

Parry, Jay. The Real George Washington. 1. Washington D.C.: Natl Center For Constitutional, 1991. His professions were planter, surveyor, and military general. He was buried at his home, Mount Vernon. The states of North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee were added to the union during his presidency.

Ellis, Joseph. His Excellency: G. Washington. 1. New York City: Vintage, 2005. Washington was the only President to be elected unanimously. He was also the only president to be inaugurated in two cities - New York and Philadelphia. Only president to not live in the white house.

Bobrick, Benson. Fight For Freedom. 1. Chicago: Atheneum, 2004. Washington did his own bookkeeping and recorded every penny of expense or profit. His ledgers still exist today. His religion was Episcopalian. He did not attend any university or college.

McCullough, David. 1776. 1. Trenton: Simon & Schuster, 2006. Battle of Trenton took place after Washington crossed the Delaware on December 25, 1776. The Americans won through “cat ‘n’ mouse” tactics. American