About George Washington
George Washington - Biography
George Washington commanded the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, into a middling planter family in Virginia. As a young surveyor and militiaman, he gained early military experience in the French and Indian War. He inherited Mount Vernon in 1752 and married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759. Washington emerged as a patriot leader in the 1770s, was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775, and led key victories in the Revolutionary War. He presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and was unanimously elected as the first U.S. President in 1788. Washington established key presidential precedents and retired after two terms in 1797, dying at Mount Vernon in 1799.
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- Facing prolonged adversity or resource shortages
- Needing to maintain team morale and cohesion
- Developing subordinates by identifying talent
- Shifting strategies mid-campaign
- Balancing bold risks with prudent retreats
- Navigating political tensions within leadership
- Establishing discipline and training
- Upholding integrity and civilian control
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