THE STORY OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON
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George Washington was born February22,1732in Virginia. His family was rich. They owned a large plantation. George loved parties and dancing. |
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He was very kind. He gave money to many poor people. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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