February 22 in American History
Born in colonial Virginia, Washington grew up to command the Continental Army, preside over the Constitutional Convention, and become the first president — then walk away from power to prove the republic could survive without him. "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen." The indispensable founder who insisted no one was.
In 1732: George Washington is born. Born in colonial Virginia, Washington grew up to command the Continental Army, preside over the Constitutional Convention, and become the first president — then walk away from power to prove the republic could survive without him.
Born in colonial Virginia, Washington grew up to command the Continental Army, preside over the Constitutional Convention, and become the first president — then walk away from power to prove the republic could survive without him. "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen." The indispensable founder who insisted no one was.
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