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USA: George Washington (1732-1799) was the 1st President of the United States, serving from 1789-1797. Engraving, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, mid-19th century

USA: George Washington (1732-1799) was the 1st President of the United States, serving from 1789-1797. Engraving, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, mid-19th century

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–97), the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

He presided over the convention that drafted the current United States Constitution and during his lifetime was called the 'father of his country'.

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