This eBook edition of George Washington's life has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. George Washington (1732-1799) was an American statesman and soldier who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and later presided over the 1787 convention that drafted the United States Constitution. As a driving force behind the nation's establishment he came to be known as the "father of the country," both during his lifetime and to this day.Contents:In Washington's DayA Virginian BreedingColonel WashingtonMount Vernon DaysThe Heat of PoliticsPiloting a RevolutionGeneral WashingtonThe Stress of VictoryFirst in PeaceThe First President of the United States