Washington.

Author: Owen
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: George Washington (1732—1799) holds an unparalleled position in American history. He was an elected president. After serving two terms, he voluntarily retired and twice declined re-election, establishing the precedent that the presidential term should not exceed two, which remedied a serious flaw in the U.S. Constitution and provided a precious example for humanity to end life tenure and eliminate the of personal autocracy. During the American Revolutionary War, he was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He achieved remarkable accomplishments for the independence and unification of the United States and is regarded as one of the founding fathers of the nation. Americans universally recognize Washington as: "a man of the in war, a man of the in peace, and a man of the to his fellow countrymen." Looking back at the history of U.S. presidents over more than two hundred years, we will also find that no other president has enjoyed personal prestige exceeding that of Washington during their tenure. This book begins with Washington's youth and tells the story of how he progressed from an ordinary young man to a planter, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, and ultimately the President of the United States.