Didn't realise I was quite so boring, Ah well we learn about ourselves all the time
George Washington
Biography:
As the first President and father of our nation, George Washington set the standard for succeeding presidents to follow. At a critical time in the nation's history, he provided stability and prestige. He was the military leader of the colonies during the Revolutionary War. Against daunting odds, he led the military effort that ultimately drove the British from the colonies. After the war, Washington was chosen to be chairman of the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787, providing the prestige needed for success.
Leadership Attributes:
George Washington was political pragmatist. He could overcome ideological divisions, like those dividing Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, who both served under him. He was able to admit the dire situation of the colonies after the American Revolution. Washington was also a consummate diplomat: he handled the tempestuous relations between Hamilton and Jefferson. He also deftly negotiated the relations between military and civilian authority during the American Revolution.
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