George Washington: The Passionate Man on One Dollar Bill

The Passionate Man on the One Dollar Bill
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The founding fathers of the United States of America led the country to independence from Great Britain. Consisting of eight leaders, most notably Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, they are renowned for making America the powerhouse it is. America broke away from the British on July 2, 1776 and declaration of independence was made on July 4, however it wasn’t signed until August 2, 1776. All of them represented something unique and had qualities that young kids can borrow. By studying them the perceptions are done away with. For instance, George Washington was considered to have no sense of humor with regards to his writings however those who knew him were of a different opinion. Was the first president of America boring?
Gill Lepore’s ‘his highness’ based on George Washington’s bibliography tells quite a story. In March 14, 1827, Jared Sparks an editor sought Washington’s papers. This was by no means an easy feat. He spent years trying to see the papers and he finally obtained them from Washington’s nephew by pledging discretion and agreeing to split the profits earned by publishing the writings. According to, CITATION Lep10 \l 1033 (George Washington scales new heights., 2010) such was his determination that he closeted himself and he wasn’t bothered by anyone. He wrote in his journal that he had have been there entirely alone to the point where you could hear his heart beating while writing about Washington.
Born in Virginia, 1732 Washington was tall, imposing, graceful and rode a horse exceptionally well, “makes you picture God laboring a lathe”CITATION Lep10 \l 1033 (George Washington scales new heights., 2010). All the land knew him. His brave and reckless escapad...