The first person who is never forgotten in the newly born state is the president or the leader of that state. George Washington is one such person who is called the father of the nation and was first president of America. He was born in February 22, 1732. On his credit are many things. He was the commander of the revolutionary war. He retired twice from the job and returned to farms. His retirement was such a fuss that the king George III of England said that “if he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world”. Anyway, below are given facts about his life.
1. The false tale
George Washington is also known for a tale that is not true. This tale was about George Washington cutting down the cherry tree was created by Parson Weems.
2. Largest land holder in Virginia
His father died when he was 11 years old. When he became 20 years old, he inherited his family property and land which made him largest land holder in Virginia.
3. Slaves
George Washington had slaves. He freed all of them at his will before his death.
4. Children
George Washington married at the age of 26 with a widow named Martha Dandridge. She had two children. George Washington did not have his own children; he adopted her wife’s kids.
5. Unanimously elected
George Washington was the only president who was elected unanimously without any opposition for both of his terms.
6. Only president
George Washington was the only president in the history of United States who represented no political party. He was also the only president who inaugurated two cities of United States, New York and Philadelphia. And he was one of the seven presidents from Virginia.
7. His love for horses
George Washington liked horse riding very much. But he never liked his horses to be dirty even at the hoof. His horses used to be cleaned from head to hoof he even had helpers to brush the teeth of his horses.
8. Major events
The major events which accord during his president ship of America are: American Revolution, bill of rights, whiskey rebellion, constitution of USA.
9. The president coin
The money of every country has the image of the founder of state and famous people. The George Washington’s image appears on 32 cent or a quarter coins.
10. His occupations
Before he became the president of United States, he was surveyor, planter and soldier.