THE STORY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 

	George Washington was born February22,1732in Virginia. His family was rich. They owned a large plantation. George loved parties and dancing.
	He was very kind. He gave money to many poor people.
	George Washington is called”the Fther of His Country.”He was the leader of American army in the War of Independence. He did not ask for any pay for this.
	The war was very diffcult. One winter at Velley Forge the soleiers had no warm clothes or shoes.But they did not leave George Washington. He was a good leader and they loved him.
	The Americans won the war. A new country, the United States, was born. After the war George Washington was the leader of the leader of the men who wrote the Constitution for the new country.
	George Washington was tired. He did not want to be President. But everyone voted for him. He was elected the first President of the United States.
	He was a very good President. He was elected a second time in 1793.He was”first in war,first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”