George washington slide show

George washington slide show

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  By Brenden Harper
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   It was said that George Washington was very athletic he was very fast and he was the first person to throw a rock across the Potomac River. He even began to become a soldier in his childhood. He was taught by his half- brother.  Source: Old and Sold.com
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   George Washington was very punctual. When company was invited to dinner he made an allowance of a difference of only 5 minutes on a watch. If the guests came late he would say we are too punctual for you. I have a cook who does not ask if the company has come but if the hour has come.  Source: Old and Sold.com
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   George Washington was not very successful in leading his first battles. In his first battle him and his men were ambushed and forced to surrender Fort Necessity on the Pennsylvania frontier.  Source: EDSITEment.com
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   George Washington was nicknamed “Father of his Country” because he was the first president of the United States of America. He was one of the Founding Fathers of America.  Source: POTUS.com
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   The founders of America all viewed George Washington as a man of integrity. He fought hard with valiant effort. He earned everything that he fought for and he was willing to die for his belief of freedom.
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   George Washington never really talked about his beliefs in great detail but he had many famous quotes that were very Christ-like such as “ It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.”