George Washington (no party affiliation)As the unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States (1789–1797), George Washington developed the forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775–1783, and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. "As the first of every thing, in our situation [I] will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison after his election, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." As President, Washington built a strong, well-financed national government that stayed neutral in the wars raging in Europe, suppressed rebellion and won acceptance among Americans of all types. He attempted to bring rival factions together to unify the nation, but to his great frustration, two parties had clearly emerged by the end of his first term. In his Farewell Address, he urged his countrymen to forswear excessive party spirit and geographical distinctions. Washington is universally regarded as the "Father of his country".I am a George Washington-no party affiliation straight up liberatarian :)
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:33:19 +0000
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