George Washington

George Washington (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːrdʒ ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/) was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He was also one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a group of American leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, led the war for independence from Great Britain, and built a Frame of Government for the new United States of America.

Etymology

The name "George" is of Greek origin, derived from the word "georgos" which means "farmer, earthworker". The surname "Washington" is of English origin and is a location name referring to a town called "Washington" in England. The name was first given to someone who lived in or was from this town.

Related Terms

President of the United States: The head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

Founding Fathers of the United States: A group of revolutionary leaders who articulated the national aspirations of the American colonists, fought the American Revolution, and created the United States of America.

Thirteen Colonies: The British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America founded between 1607 (Virginia) and 1733 (Georgia). They declared independence in 1776 and formed the United States.

Great Britain: An island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. It is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island, and the ninth-largest island in the world.

Frame of Government: A system of rules, practices, and procedures that a government is based on. In the context of the United States, it refers to the U.S. Constitution, which outlines the country's political system and foundational laws.