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George Washington (February 22, 1732 (N.S.) – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which established the U.S. Constitution
and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.
Washington received his initial military training and command with the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and was named a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he was appointed Commanding General of the Continental Army. He commanded American forces, allied with France, in the defeat and surrender of the British during the Siege of Yorktown. He resigned his commission after the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Washington played a key role in adopting and ratifying the Constitution and was then elected president (twice) by the Electoral College. He implemented a strong, well-financed national government while remaining impartial in a fierce rivalry between cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. During the French Revolution, he proclaimed a policy of neutrality while sanctioning the Jay Treaty. He set enduring precedents for the office of president, including the title "Mr. President", and his Farewell Address is widely regarded as a pre-eminent statement on republicanism.
Washington owned slaves, and, in order to preserve national unity, he supported measures passed by Congress to protect slavery. He later became troubled with the institution of slavery and freed his slaves in a 1799 will. He endeavored to assimilate Native Americans into Anglo-American culture but combated indigenous resistance during occasions of violent conflict. He was a member of the Anglican Church and the Freemasons, and he urged broad religious freedom in his roles as general and president. Upon his death, he was eulogized as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen". He has been memorialized by monuments, art, geographical locations, stamps, and currency, and many scholars and polls rank him among the greatest U.S. presidents.
Hello everyone, hope you're having a great weekend. Bummer about the Seahawks but we all saw that L coming. So, there isn't really anywhere clearly defined for me to post my current issues/questions so I'll just give it a shot here and if you want to point me in a better direction, please do so...
If you have had a can go down range, you know!
Was putting some rounds through the Salvo and it decided to launch itself at the target.
Recall that scene from A Christmas Story where Ralphie drops the lug nuts while helping his dad change the tire.
Ffffffuuuuudddgggeee!
Ya, that slow...
I'm helping my friend out to pick his first rifle. He wants a bolt action 223 and has a budget of maybe 700$ to 800$ with the glass. I've given him a few recommendations but always looking for more input. Better yet, if someone has a good budget bolt for a first gun owner let me know. I've...
This coming January I am going on my first hunting trip in Echo Or. Going with experienced hunter friends and a guide so I’ll be be in good hands.
I have a few questions about clothing. Specifically in January should I go out and buy some water proof overalls? I have a good set of waterproof...
This S&W 32 Safety Hammerless First Model (Lemon Squeezer) blued in is good condition and is fully functional. The left grip has a small piece missing and the barrel has some degradation commensurate with it's age. It has the rare 3 1/2" barrel and has a light patina on most of the steel...
"A gun is to shoot anyway, he thought, not to be preserved in a case, and this was a really good rifle, easy to shoot, easy to teach anyone to shoot with, and handy on the boat. He had always had more confidence shooting it, as to being able to place his shots at close and moderate range, than...
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/11/oregon-firearms-federation-with-sherman-county-sheriff-file-first-lawsuit-challenging-oregons-gun-control-measure-114.html?outputType=amp
Oregon firearms federation appearently is the tip of the spear. Unfortunately it sounds like they are specifically...
... on my first firearms purchase(s.)
I'm a lifelong resident of the suburbs south of Portland, retired, with the ever-growing conviction that if I were ever to find myself unarmed, un-prepared and helpless in the vicinity of an active shooter I would die of regret.
So after literally years of...
Curious to find out what this stock is for I got it from my neighbor up the street Mr milliner when he passed his son cleaned his house out and threw this in the dumpster with four Douglas barrels 270 caliber stainless steel I would take most any offer
My son loves monster trucks and cars, so I find myself looking at a lot of Hot Wheels.
Sometimes if I see one that I like, dad gets a car too.
We build crazy tracks with jumps and such, it’s definitely an enjoyable thing we share.
Anyways, was looking through a handful at the store today...
First AR I bought was an Armalite SPR mod1
Figured since Armalite was the first to make one it would make sense .
I really shot the piss out of it then sold it , used the money to buy parts and start building my own.
Years later traded a friend out of his that was lightly used , but now It just...