Lesson 65 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPGeorge Washington: The First President
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
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Then & Now
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George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country during the American Revolution and is known as the 'Father of His Country.' Washington believed in freedom and worked to build a strong nation.
Key Facts
Washington was born in Virginia.
He led the American Revolution against British rule.
He became the first president in 1789.
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1 of 2Who was the first president of the United States?
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