THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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He set a precedent by serving only two presidential terms.
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As president, he was very modest and humble.
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He appointed the first 6 justices to the Supreme Court.
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He has been nicknamed, “The Father of His Country.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Washington stood for national freedom, individual liberties, and a strong central government that would serve to protect the freedoms and liberties of its citizens. Also, he believed in complete separation of church and the state. Therefore, he espoused many of the ideals of the European Enlightenment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Washington believed that it was necessary to strike a delicate balance between making the presidency powerful enough to function effectively in a national government, while also avoiding any image of establishing a monarchy or dictatorship.
Detailed explanation-3: -He was known for his patience, drive, attention to detail, strong sense of responsibility, and firm moral conscience. All of these characteristics drew people to him and contributed to their trust in him. He was honest, as we know, and selfless, acting for the greater good while standing firm with his ideas.
Detailed explanation-4: -George Washington is often called the “Father of His Country.” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.