New 8x10 Photo: George Washington, 1st U.S. President Title - George Washington Description - Artistic rendition of George Washington, first president of the United States. George Washington (February 22, 1732 or February 11, 1731 - December 14, 1799) was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775-1797, leading the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army and presiding over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. As the unanimous choice to serve as the first president, he developed the forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since, and built a strong, well-financed government that avoided war and won acceptance among Americans of all types. The "Father of our country", Washington has become a central icon of republican values, self sacrifice, and the ideal union of civic and military leadership. Description Source - Library of Congress (for identity) Year - Unknown SKU - PL-0001