George Washington

georgewashington@1stpresident.com

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway

Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

As a self made man I am the right person to lead our country (again) as President of the United States. From an early age I have had to be responsible and have always confidently worked hard to reach my goals.

As President I think it's important to continue with the foreign policy that I have already established in our new country. On April 22, 1793, I issued the Neutrality Proclamation. This was an important policy because we are such a young country and should try and focus on ourselves for the first few decades. It declared that the United States would not join any wars and would continue to trade with all involved warring countries, even if two of them are fighting against each other.

Domestically we should continue working on building the structure within our country. In my first term I established the Judiciary Act, Residence Act, Copyright Act, Bank Act, Coinage Act and Militia Act to name a few.

Born on February 22nd 1732, I spent my early years on my family’s plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

When I was two my family moved further up the Potomac River to a plantation that would eventually be renamed Mount Vernon. A few years later we moved once again, to a plantation on the Rappahannock River, this is where I spent most of my childhood.

When my father died I inherited slaves and unfortunately would eventually gain control of more than 500 slaves at Mount Vernon.

My Backstory

Click here for a tour of Mt. Vernon

I married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6th, 1959 and helped raise her two sons from her first marriage. After my incredible years of service to our great country, I retired and returned to Mount Vernon to live out the rest of my days with Martha by my side. I died on Dec. 14, 1799.

Training and

work experience

Upon the early death of my father I had to take on supporting my family at a very early age. This prevented me from receiving much of a formal education but instead I taught myself critical life skills that helped me be the man I am today.

At the age of 17 I started my official career as a surveyor. By 1752 when I was 20 years old, I had already completed nearly 200 surveys totaling more than 60,000 acres. I know and appreciate the landscape of this great land better than politician.

War Time Leadership

I first served in the military during the French and Indian War. Even at the very young age of 21 I was trusted to deliver an important message to the French.

Everyone agrees that my leadership during the Revolutionary War was critical. For over 8 years I led the Continental Army in difficult battles with few supplies against a much more experienced army. I am famous for my brave surprise attack on British mercenaries on Christmas Eve 1776. Led by myself the Continental Army snuck across the icy Delaware River and attacked the enemy camp in Trenton, New Jersey.In another difficult moment other army leaders, being frustrated with congress, plotted to use the army to force congress to give them more money. I instead delivered a 9 page speech and convinced them to solve the problem peacefully.

HOnors

I was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention. I also signed the Constitution and that influenced other people to sign it too because I have an great reputation. I was also the first president to ever get elected in the history of our United States. I received a vote from every elector and was the only president to ever receive that in history. I also received a state after my name and also my face is on Mount Rushmore.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Since I had experience as a surveyor, I know what the country looked like, which benefited me in my military career too. Long before I was considered a national leader I was well-known for my patience, drive, attention to detail, strong sense of responsibility, and firm moral conscience. I was also a general in the army and developed a reputation for being calm under pressure.

REFERENCES

Henry Knox Secretary of War

(Montpelier at Thomaston, Maine)

HKnox@freedom.com

Served as one of my most trusted officers and the Continental Army's chief artillery officer.
I am thankful that he developed a plan for a national militia, developing a program that established our new nations military training for more than a century and a half.

John Adams

(Quincy, Massachusetts)

JAdamssecondpresident.com

Actively pushed for Washington’s selection as Continental Army commander.
The Harvard-educated lawyer served as the country’s first vice president.
Second President of the United States

Attorney General Edmund Randolph

Virginia

Edmundmisunderstood.com

First Attorney General of the United States
Secretary of State