How George Washington's Silence Shaped America's Most Powerful Office
Why would the founders, so meticulous in their planning, leave the powers of the presidency so remarkably brief and vague in ...
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President George Washington: Calm, Cool, and Collected Commander in Chief
That famous description of George Washington by his friend and fellow patriot Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee is probably still the best summation of the man who, over a hard but resolute ...
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You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...
How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating ...
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Alexander Hamilton and his Patron, George Washington
Though they worked in close proximity for years, Alexander Hamilton and George Washington ... with Washington became sporadic. But Hamilton's legal and financial achievements in the 1780s ...
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GK Quiz on George Washington: How Well Do You Remember U.S. History? Try This GK Quiz on George Washington!
Test your knowledge of his life and achievements with these questions. 1. What year was George Washington born? A) 1722 B) 1732 C) 1742 D) 1752 Answer: B) 1732 2. What role did Washington play in ...