Does George Washington deserve the title "Father of our country?" George Washington led America's Revolutionary Army, kept peace after the war was over, and was our first president. He first came to notice as a soldier serving in the French-Indian war. He was a modest man and a successful Virginia farmer when he was elected the commander of the Continental Army. He united the country at the end of the fighting and kept the country …
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…was right in saying "George Washington was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power." He realized that serving his country was an honor like no other and many men and women have tried to follow and will attempt to follow in his footsteps. The life and legacies of Washington should inspire all presidents, and all Americans, for he was truly "Father of our country."