USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to 1797. The son of a prosperous planter, Washington was raised in colonial Virginia.

Detailed explanation-2: -George Washington was the first president of USA. He was the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was elected in 1789.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -George Washington’s Commission as Commander in Chief: Primary Documents in American History. On June 19, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-5: -General George Washington led the American army to victory during the Revolutionary War. Despite having little practical experience in managing large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the Revolutionary War.