John Quincy Adams named his first son George Washington Adams (1801–1829) after the first president.
The United States Post Office released its first two postage stamps in 1847, George Washington, along with Benjamin Franklin. source
The United States Post Office released its first two postage stamps in 1847, George Washington, along with Benjamin Franklin.
George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797, and before this, served as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. source
George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797, and before this, served as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.
George Washington remains the only American president to have received 100 percent of the electoral votes. source
George Washington remains the only American president to have received 100 percent of the electoral votes.
George Washington remains the central figure found on U.S. postage. source
George Washington remains the central figure found on U.S. postage.
George Washington remains the first president appears on the face of U.S. postage more than any other president. source
George Washington remains the first president appears on the face of U.S. postage more than any other president.
Washington died at home around 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 1799, aged 67. In his journal, Lear recorded Washington's last words as "'Tis well."[ source
Washington died at home around 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 1799, aged 67. In his journal, Lear recorded Washington's last words as "'Tis well."[
James Craik was Physician General and George Washington's personal physician and close friend. source
James Craik was Physician General and George Washington's personal physician and close friend.
