George WashingtonA biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow. |
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Page 4 - In 1775, when the American colonies began their fight for independence from Great Britain, they turned to George Washington to lead their army.