George Washington served as the first president of the United States from ... he wouldn't miss out on raising a house full of kids. In addition to being a stepfather to Martha’s two children ...

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” That famous description of George ... the candidacy, Washington is unanimously elected as the first president of ...

George Washington The observance, now widely known as Presidents’ Day, traces its origins to the early 1800s when Americans began celebrating the birthday of the first president, George Washington.

Washington’s military career began when he was 21 years old. Campaign In 1789, only 10 of the 13 original colonies voted in the election. The 1790 Census reported a population of 3,929,214: 2.4 ...