George Washington is best known as the "Father of our Country". He cared for this country just as a parent would care for a child. During his presidency he solved many noteworthy problems. His successes led to the birth of a wonderful, democratic country that we like to call the United States of America. Although not considered glamorous, George Washington is regarded with the utmost respect and admiration by all countries in the world. George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. He was the eldest son of a Virginia farmer. Washington received most of his education at home. When he was 17 years old he was appointed surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia. In 1752 Washington inherited Mount Vernon, Fairfax County. The same year he was appointed adjutant of the Southern District of Virginia, a full-time salaried position, with the rank of major. He wanted to finally secure a commission in the British Regular Army. In 1753, Virginia was alarmed when a French expedition from Canada established posts on the headwaters of the Ohio River. Conflict over this area eventually erupted into the French and Indian War, in which Washington played a major military role that established his reputation as a commander. In the autumn of 1758 the French were defeated. In 1759 he married Martha Dandridge Custis, a wealthy young widow. Washington matured into a solid member of Virginia society. From 1759 to 1774 he served in the House of Burgesses. From...