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• Issues of the Constitutional Convention | George Washington's Mount Vernon

  When the 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, there were several major issues on the agenda to discuss. These were issues that by the end of the convention, w...

• Revolutionary War Battles | George Washington's Mount Vernon

  Result: British victory Following the successful siege of Boston, George Washington knew that it was only a matter of time before the British returned with more men, and he was certain that General Ho...

• How Did George Washington Contribute to the Constitution of the United States? | George Washington's

  Presiding Over the Constitutional Convention: The Indispensable Man - During the spring and sweltering summer of 1787, George Washington provided guidance for 55 state delegates who gathered in Philad...

• General Washington in the American Revolution | George Washington's Mount Vernon

  George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775. Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, his leadership presence and fortitude hel...

• Key Facts About George Washington | George Washington's Mount Vernon

  George Washington was born at Pope’s Creek in 1732. Located in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Popes Creek Plantation (also known as Wakefield) was the birthplace of George Washington. Augustine Washin...

• The Farewell Address | George Washington's Mount Vernon

  Washington’s Farewell Address, published at the end of his second term, stands today as a timeless warning about the forces that threaten American democracy.