What is George Washington best known for?

While Washington is best known for the positions he held, both as a general and president, it is his willingness to surrender power that may be his most important legacy. read more

George Washington is famous for being the first president of the United States and leading the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution. read more

Being elected the first President of the United States, of course! Yes, he was a general in the Revolutionary War, but that in itself wasn’t terribly unique. Yes, he owned slaves, but that was FAR from unique. read more