Презентация по теме "American Presidents. George Washington."

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George Washington was born on 22 February, 1732. He served as the first constitutional President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.

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His role in the revolution and subsequent independence and formation of the United States was significant. That is why Washington is called “Father of his country”.

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Washington was probably the most revered of the U.S. presidents. A member of the economic and political elite of the English mainland colonies, he exhibited many of the moral qualities of this colonial elite: he was not personally ambitious and he had a strong sense of duty..

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George Washington always pursued two interests: military arts and western expansion. At the age of 16 he helped Thomas, Lord Fairfax е to survey Shenandoah lands .

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In 1775 Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and on July 3 he took command of his ill-trained troops and embarked upon a war that lasted six years..

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George Washington was elected the President after the new Constitution was ratified in Philadelphia. His presidency lasted till 1797 when he retired and went to his estate at Mount Vernon.

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Washington died of a throat infection on 14 December, 1799. The Nation mourned him for months.

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