Washington
George Washington was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. ... George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the eldest son of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington. ... Washington later developed a powerful and convincing style of speech and writing. ... George Washington was elected president of the United States in 1789, and in New York City on April 30, 1789, he took the oath of office as President of the United States at age 57. ... Washington allowed Jefferson to pursue a policy of seeking trade with European nations. ... President Washington also helped plan a new capital for the nation that was named "Washington" in his honor. ... George Washington reluctantly agreed to serve a second term as president, even though he wanted to go home to Mount Vernon.