President George Washington: Father Of This Nation

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President George Washington emphatically stated that,” we should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the promise of profiting by dearly bought experiences.” Many doubted his greatness but his impact on the United States of America remains paramount. Winning the War for American Independence, being the first president and shaping the way the Constitution was written, were all attributes of the “Father Of this Nation”, President George Washington. From his youth he lived by his belief that “Knowledge is Power” and he was not afraid to let the world know that God is an important part of everything we do. He was an advocate for justice and freedom. The little details in his life predicted his behavior in loftier and more difficult situations presented to him. He lived his life with dignity even though he had to work very hard after his father died. He was only a youth when he memorized the rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in company and conversation. George Washington strove for personal betterment and used past errors to propel him to greater pursuits. As a result, the world came to know him as one evenhanded and equitable. This reputation…show more content…
President George Washington shaped and built the foundation upon which the pillars of America stand. He came into office when the country was in heavy debt and the treasury empty but he used the awesome wisdom God gave him and revive the economy. This nation required a strong, dignified administration to guide a highly emotional population at that time and President Washington stepped up to the plate. He created a charter to govern the nation that became the blue print for the country. His administration maintained peace and neutrality in the face of European Affairs. He organized a government that no one had seen before and had high standards for unifying

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