George+Washington

The first president of the United States, George Washington, is often referred to as the Father of Our Country. He was known for his love of the land and farming, and his dislike of war. He was a distinguished general and commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution. He married a widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, and they lived at Mount Vernon, Washington's plantation in Virginia on the Potomac River.
 * [[image:aa_wash_subj_m.jpg width="341" height="330" align="right"]]Born:** February 22, 1732
 * Died:** December 14, 1799