Called the ‘father of the nation’ in the US, George Washington was born on this day in 1732. (Photo credit: Creative Commons) Washington was born into a rich, tobacco farming family.

He became the Commanding General of the Continental Army in 1775.

George Washington has been hailed as the greatest President the US has had. New Delhi: Called the ‘Father of the Nation’ in the United States, George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He served as the first President of the country for 18 years between 1789 and 1797. He headed the convention that drafted the US […]

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