President George Washington

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-The first President of the United States.
-Started America off as an isolationist country. Didn't want America to become involved with Europe and get caught up in all their "Old World" rivalries.
-Washington was always extremely concerned with his image and how other people would view him. Even as a young boy he spent much of his time memorizing books on proper etiquette. He was all about dressing for success.
-When he was young he looked up to his big brother, Lawrence(sp?), and thought his brother was the ideal man. His brother's death was absolutely heartbreaking for him.
-Had quite a temper, but somehow managed to control it or at least hold it in until he could release his anger somewhere else. He was a gentleman.
-False modesty was his middle name. He would always say things or act reluctant/modest but deep down he was extremely ambitious.
-Loved farming and raising livestock. He took great pride and pleasure in inventing new ways to cultivate the land and breed mules.
-His mother was super overbearing. Virginia would threaten to tell his mother what he was up to if Washington did something she didn't like.
-When he was 21 he lead Virginia's militia to ambush some French traders. This was what set off the French and Indian War. (fact check this kind of writing it in a hurry)
-Willingly stepped down from power after 8 years as president. Felt like two terms was more than enough and pretty much every president afterwards followed his example. Eventually it became a law that they could only serve two terms.
-America considered him to be a father figure and mentor. In America's eyes, Washington is infallible.
-Lots of legends about George Washington. Most are not true.
-Virginia basically forced Washington out of retirement after the Revolutionary War and peer pressured him into being a delegate for making the Constitution. He was very resistant but Virginia was too persistant for him to ignore. He really didn't stand a chance against her.
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