Do you know who was the first president of the US? Yes, you guessed it right-George Washington. Well, he was the very first president of the US. He was born on 22nd Feb,(this day) 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Washington served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution, and later became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father. For his manifold leadership during the American Revolution, he has been called the "Father of His Country".
He was the first child of Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. At age 27, Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis, the 28-year-old wealthy widow of Daniel Parke Custis. Washington played a central role before and during the American Revolution. Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and Washington was nominated commander in chief by Samuel Adams and John Adams. Washington, chosen over John Hancock, was selected for his military experience and the belief a Virginian would better unite the colonies. He was considered an incisive leader who kept his "ambition in check." The next day, Washington was unanimously elected commander in chief by Congress. He died on 4th March 1797.
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