George Washington Quotes


Let no one go hungry away. If any of the kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities, provided it does not encourage them in idleness.


Citations

Washington, George. "From George Washington to Lund Washington, 26 November 1775." The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, edited by Philander D. Chase, vol. 2, University of Virginia Press, 1987, pp. 431-433.

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George Washington
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".