George Washington Campbed

George Washington was the 1st President of the United States and a signer of the United States Congress. He made his name though as the Commander and Major General of the Revolutionary War,

 

In 1775, as the war wwas breaking out, Washington showed up in miitary attire at the Continental Congree and announced he was ready for the war. Washington, who was from Virginia and served during the French and Indian War, was given command of the whole Continental Army. Washington did not ask for this position, but was nominated by future President John Adams. Since Washington had the most formal training, and was well known, he was given this command.

 

Throughout the war, Washington had many jobs. He did not have a good war record during the war, but he won the battles that mattered. He was given the job of hiring and training Generals for the war. He also drew the plans for battle. He didnt focus on single battles, but a bigger war. He promoted generals like Nathaniel Greene and brought in Frederick Von Steuben and the Marquis de Lafayette. Even though Washington lost most battles he was in, he drw up the plans that would win the 2 biggest battles of the war, Saratoga and Yorktown. The men he promoted helped Washington corner the British at Yorktown and won the War. This would raise Washington to the hearts of all of his fellow Americans and pave the way for the rest of his life.

 

This bed and utility chest belonged to General George Washington. He used these items wherever he went during the war. They are located at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mi.

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