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Biography

Here stands George Washington, the indispensable man. First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. As Commander-in-Chief, he held the Continental Army together through sheer force of will, leading a band of patriots to victory against the mightiest empire on Earth. When the war was won, he could have been a king, but he chose to be a citizen. Presiding over the Constitutional Convention, his steady presence and unwavering integrity guided the delegates to create a government worthy of a free people. As the first President, he set the standard for leadership, steering the young nation through its perilous early years with wisdom and courage. Washington was, and remains, the bedrock upon which America was built.