George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry
U.S. Founding Father, president from 1789 to 1797
🗓️ 20 April 1789
George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
