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George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) was an American politician, military officer and the first president of the United States. His role in the history of the United States was extremely important, both during the American Revolution and during the creation and establishment of the new country.

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1. Childhood and youth: George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the son of a planter, and his early years were associated with farm work.
2. Military service: Washington gained popularity during the French and Indian War (1754-1763), especially during the Battle of Fort Necessity. He later played a key role as commander of the Continental Army during the War of American Independence (1775-1783).
3. First President: George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789. He served two terms, until 1797. His presidency focused on establishing the basic structures and institutions of the new government.
4. Shaping the presidency: As the first president, Washington established many of the practices and traditions that shape the office of the president to this day, including the creation of the Cabinet, an advisory presidential body.
5. Resignation of power: After completing his second presidential term, Washington voluntarily resigned from power in 1797, an important act for democracy, as it signaled that the presidency was not a permanent position.
6. Nickname "Father of the Fatherland": George Washington is called the "Father of the Fatherland" because of his pivotal role in gaining independence and establishing the new country. His stance as a leader who put the good of the country above personal ambitions contributed to the establishment of democratic values in the United States.
7. Political significance: Washington was one of the principal authors of the U.S. Constitution and played a key role in transforming the new country into a stable republic.
8. Emancipation of slaves: Toward the end of his life, Washington began to express doubts about slavery and in his will he stipulates that his slaves would be freed after his death.
9. Death: George Washington died on December 14, 1799 at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.
10. Recognition and commemoration: Washington is one of the most important and revered figures in U.S. history. His image adorns banknotes, coins and numerous monuments and memorials in the country.

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1. Facts about birth: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, but during the American Revolution he was accepted into the Continental Army as a colonel on June 20, 1775, which made him consider himself older than his age.
2. Blue eyes?: Contrary to popular belief, George Washington probably had gray or gray-blue eyes, not blue.
3. Dental troubles: Washington has suffered from dental problems for most of his life. He lost many teeth and wore dental prostheses made of various materials, including human and animal teeth.
4. Height and stature: Washington was tall for his time, measuring about 189 centimeters. It is often mentioned that he had a distinctive hunched posture, but according to modern research, this was partly the result of certain medical conditions.
5. The need to learn to ride a horse: Although commonly associated with the ability to ride a horse, in fact Washington did not know how to ride a horse until he became a young officer.
6. Aliases: During his life, George Washington had several nicknames, such as "Father of the Fatherland," "Hero of Mount Vernon" and "Continental Commander."
7. He did not sign the Constitution: Despite his influence in shaping the U.S. Constitution, Washington did not attend or sign the document. His lack of signature was due to the fact that he was then in his role as US ambassador to France at the time of signing.
8. No party affiliations: George Washington was against the formation of permanent political parties, believing that they could divide the nation. In his farewell speech, he warned against the negative impact of political partisanship.
9. Tobacco monopoly: During his presidency, Washington attempted to introduce a state monopoly on tobacco production, which caused controversy and ultimately failed.
10. Growing hemp and being an industrialist: Earlier in his life, George Washington experimented with growing cannabis, but not for recreational use, but primarily as a raw material for fabric and cordage.