Today on April 30, 1789 George Washington took his oath of office as President of this new nation. This is a joyful time for most. Washington was given the tittle of president from the states delegates after a unanimous vote. The delegates were meeting to make changes to the Constitution. Washington fought in the first battles of the French and Indian War. Washington was also one of Virgina's delegates for the first and second Continental Congress. I believe this is the greatest decision made since we decided to gain our independence from Britian.
One of George Washington's main focuses was on keeping nationlism high and prevnting sectionalism. To try and prevent sectinalism Washington would tour the Southern and New England states. Washington was doing everything that he could to unify the country. A government can build a unified nation by understanding the different cultures and respecting them. I think this is what George Washington
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This is a good description of George Washington, but what is your response to the EQ?
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