Abstract
This paper describes George Washington's legacy to the American people, emphasizing his patriotism, virtue, character, religious freedom and deep Christian faith.

From the Paper
"Esteemed as the Father of our Country, George Washington was not only America's first president, but also its spiritual leader and model. A man who lived his own life in humility and sterling character, Washington has much to offer Americans in his legacy to them. Washington's service to his country forever changed its course and his own deep religious beliefs permeated all that he did in her behalf. Washington left us not just an inspiration, but a model of what it means to..."

Tags:George Washington, history, America, United States, religious freedom, patriotism, virtue, character, Christianity, Christian

Abstract
The paper relates that George Washington was "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen". The writer asserts that he was also a skilled leader who while not the intellectual, philosophical or ideological leader of the Revolution, was in fact the one man who kept our nation together and led it first as General of the Continental Army and later as first president. The writer posits that as a national leader, Washington is in a class all himself.

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""First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." With these words Revolutionary War General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee summarized the feelings of most Americans at the death of his former Continental Army commander, and first President of the United States, George Washington on December 14, 1799 (Ellis, 2004, p. 270). When discussing leadership and the history of the United States, Washington stands above all others. At 6' 3" he was more than just an imposing figure who led our nation's rag-tag army to victory over the most powerful nation on Earth. He was the only President unanimously chosen by the Electoral..."

Tags:washington, leadership, president

Abstract
This paper is an attempt to deal with the complex character of George Washington, a slave-owner who eventually took the brave step of manumitting his 317 slaves, but throughout his life was a businessman was determined to get as much value from his chattles as he could. The paper shows how the result is a complex character who can be praised as the father of his country, and can be vilified as the oppressive master who lorded over his slaves.

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"George Washington stands as an icon in American history. One measure of his status is shown in the inclination of each successive generation to present him the standard bearers for one new cause or another to the exclusion of everything else. Modern scholarship has revealed certain flaws and these have forced a re-evaluation of Washington's standing. One very controversial issue is his view of race, with controversy reaching both his views, and questions of how we should respond. George Washington's character was regarded as sterling during his lifetime and later.More recent scholars have also praised his character."

Tags:slavery, washington, hrace

Abstract
This paper explains that, judging from his historical record, George Washington was not a leader who avoided taking the initiative to make important and effective snap decisions during trying times of crisis. The author points out that Washington was perhaps among the greatest of the American presidents in the area of moral authority. His leadership was informed by a staunch morality that provided the general public with a near-mythical model of correct speech and action. The paper states that George Washington's policy on international relations shows he was a leader who was well aware of the world around him, and his first international objective concerned the setup of friendly foreign relations for the peaceful continuance of American national growth.

Table of Contents
Crisis Leadership
Moral Authority
International Relations
Setting an Agenda for the American Nation

From the Paper
"While the slow building of Hamiltonian Federalism and Jeffersonian
Republicanism was too gradual and inevitable to really be called a crisis, the eventual clash of the two forces was, in that it split the country into two distinct halves: the industrialized northeast and the agrarian south. In the south, a form of aristocracy was growing up more around an agrarian economy of bartering than an industrial economy of liquid capital. The president was pressed by Thomas Jefferson, a representative of the blue-blooded south; and Alexander Hamilton, a man of humble beginnings who had made a name for himself through his genius and financial acumen. Washington did the best that he could to see both sides of the story, and when he instituted a federalized bank, it was assumedly with reservations concerning the negative reactions his friend."

Tags:leadership, federalism, agenda, moral, international

Abstract
The paper outlines Washington's early years and the beginnings of his military career until 1776, when Washington and the Army finally won their first victory of the Revolutionary War. The paper then describes George Washington's leadership abilities and how he eventually caused the British to surrender. The paper labels Washington as a great general, president, surveyor, farmer and man.

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"Every American knows who our first president was, George Washington. What about the George Washington everybody doesn't know? What or who was he before becoming the president? How did he come to be the first president of the United States of America? Was he a political genius? There are so many questions that most people don't know about Washington however; we should know. After all, this is our history. Before he was the first man of the United States to take the presidential oath, he was our first General of the armed forces to defend liberty in the fight for freedom, which would bring him fame and popularity that led him on that path to presidency."

Tags:British, troops, soldiers, President

Abstract
This paper discusses "George Washington: A Biography" by John R. Alden, in which he not only focuses on Washington's success as an outstanding general, but also tries to show his readers Washington's personality, his nationalist character, lifestyle and experiences. The paper shows how, in his book, Alden gives his readers a variety of perspectives of the American Revolutionary War and how the victory related to Washington and his way of managing his troops.

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"Alden thinks that Washington had grown enormously in stature during the Revolutionary War. He calls Washington "a man of unquestioned integrity" and a man who quickly learned to trust his own judgment. Alden also gives and example of the relationship between the Congress and Washington himself by indicating that Washington sometimes railed at Congress for its failure to supply troops and for the bungling fiscal measures that frustrated his efforts to secure adequate material. At the same time, though, Alden describes that Washington's relations with Congress and with the state governments "exemplary" during the Revolutionary War, which was strongly related to his ability to deal with the civil authority."

Tags:military, president, virginia

Abstract
The paper discusses the difficulty of Joseph Ellis' task of painting a precise picture George Washington and the real man behind the legend. The paper approves of Ellis' use of primary and secondary sources and asserts that the most impressive aspect of the book is its inherent readability. The paper highly recommends this book to anyone interested in learning more about one of America's most important forefathers.

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"The difficulty of Ellis's task is compounded by the fact that seemingly very little is known about Washington's private life. He was a man who famously accomplished a lot throughout the course of his life, but said very little regarding his own thoughts. We know that he was born on the 22nd of February 1732 and died on the 14th of December 1799. He served two full terms as the first President of the United States of America, between the years of 1789 and 1797. He is considered to be, alongside Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the three best presidents that the United States has ever had. Washington is widely considered to be the prime example of republicanism in practice."

Tags:myths, reality, sources, format

Abstract
The paper explores the impact of Lawrence, George Washington's older half brother, on Washington's education, manners, passion for the military and exploration, sustenance and guardianship, and even his first job. The paper discusses the effects of his father's death, the way his mother Mary ruled her home and the death of Lawrence. The paper paints a picture of how George's childhood helped create a man that was daring, independent, a little cold, calculating, introverted, motivated and envious; traits that were important in making him a leader.

Outline:
The Early Facts
Lawrence's Impact
The Childhood's Creation
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Washington was born on February 22nd of 1732. (Irving, Washington, p4, 1994) Much like many in colonial America, Washington was not born into education, and instead grew intellectually thanks to endless self-teaching, some old-fashioned 'strong suggestion' from his father's whipping stick, and his older brother Lawrence. (Irving p5) (Unger, Harlow, p.13 2006) Washington was the son of Gus and Mary Washington, Mary being his father's second wife. (Unger, Harlow, p.11, 2006) Mary, known more for her selfishness, than strong parenting, exhibited this when she sent Lawrence, a child from Gus's previous marriage, to boarding school. Mary would then go on to have six children in seven years, including George. (Unger at p.11) "

Tags:Lawrence, Mary, education, military, manners, character

Abstract
The paper notes that George Washington did much for the U.S.A even before he became its first president. The paper comments that most important was his involvement as a general in the American Revolution, which helped make America what it is today and shaped the future for the freedom that the American people still enjoy. The paper continues that the federal government which formed was the ultimate result of the American Revolution and that this allowed the U.S.A to grow into the wealthy and powerful nation that it is today.

Outline:
Introduction
Washington and the American Revolution
Political Causes
Economic Causes
Social Causes
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The formation of this government allowed America to grow into a very wealthy and vastly powerful nation, with many possibilities remaining for its future. America is still growing, of course, but the changes that take place in the country today are not as drastic, nor are they as rapid, as they were back in the days when George Washington was a general, leading armies to battle and to victory. Had it not been for the Revolution, and the bravery of the men who fought in it, America would not have come as far as quickly, and history would be very differen."

Tags:freedom, penalties, campaigns, representation, excessive, taxation

Abstract
This paper examines the legacy of leadership, compromise, vision and obstacles that created the Washington Presidency and the lasting impact George Washington has had on every succeeding American presidency since his term.

From the Paper
"Who was George Washington? We all know about his generalship. It was his fairness in straddling the various arguments about the Constitution and not really taking sides that "it was assumed that Washington would be the first President, but the Convention, not anticipating the rise of a two-party system, expected a free-for-all after the General." George Washington was, in effect a sort of buffer between the known of the past, and the unknown of the new nation in the future. As James Madison put it: "We are in a wilderness without a single footstep to guide us." Washington was a known quantity and quality, Benjamin Franklin, who might have seemed a more logical choice, was too old, and the rebellious Madison and Jefferson were too young, and too liberal in many ways. Washington became the obvious consensus President."

Tags:acceptance, election, developed, constitution, demeanor, patience, good, will, revolutionary, war