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George Washington

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Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.


— George Washington


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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.


— George Washington


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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.


— George Washington


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The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.


— George Washington


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Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.


— George Washington


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Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.


— George Washington


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The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.


— George Washington


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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.


— George Washington


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The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.


— George Washington


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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.


— George Washington


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1777 campaigns
In the late summer of 1777 the British under John Burgoyne sent a major invasion army south from Quebec with the intention of splitting off rebellious New England. United States Constitution

Washington's retirement to Mount Vernon was short-lived. French and Indian War (or 'Seven Years War' 1754–1758)

In 1753 the French began expanding their military control into the "Ohio Country" a territory also claimed by the British colonies of Virginia and Pennsylvania.

As the leader of the first successful revolution against a colonial empire in world history Washington became an international icon for liberation and nationalism especially in France and Latin America. Chosen by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolution Washington managed to force the British out of Boston in 1776 but was defeated and almost captured later that year when he lost New York City. His leadership style establiGeorge Washingtond many forms and rituals of government that have been used since such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address.

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