George Washington Quotes


A hundred thousand men, coming one after another, cannot move a Ton weight; but the united strength of 50 would transport it with ease.


Citations

Washington, George. "From George Washington to the President of Congress, 20 August 1780." The Writings of George Washington, edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, Vol. 19, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1937, p. 410.

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George Washington
  • Born: February 22, 1732
  • Died: December 14, 1799
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

George Washington was the first President of the United States (1789-97), the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the current United States Constitution and during his lifetime was called the "father of his country".