REMEMBERING NON-REVISED HISTORY: JULY 03, 2013

George Washington

First President of the United States (1789-1797)

Father of the United States of America,
  President of the Constitutional Convention
General of the Revolutionary Army

On ‘The U.S. Constitution’

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What Will America Celebrate Tomorrow... This Independence Day, 4th of July?

Today, the U.S. Constitution is being trashed, trampled, violated, and circumvented daily in order to “Fundamentally Transform America!” ... One does not fundamentally transform that which is loved. Our Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Free-Trade Capitalism and Individual Freedoms is what has made America an EXCEPTIONAL nation among nations. But more importantly, America’s greatness derived from its foundation upon and acknowledgement of God, and His blessing America in return. Today patriots who “cling to their God, guns, and constitution” are ridiculed and demonized by the progressive left, and have been identified by the Department of Homeland Security as being among America’s new terrorists threat... so what will America celebrate this Independence Day? May I suggest reading the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights? » U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights Online

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Biography
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He also presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation. The Constitution established the position of President of the United States, which Washington was the first to hold. » Full Bio

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This Day In History 238 Years Ago

American Revolution

July 3, 1775

Washington Takes Command Of Continental Army

On this day in 1775, George Washington rides out in front of the American troops gathered at Cambridge common in Massachusetts and draws his sword, formally taking command of the Continental Army. Washington, a prominent Virginia planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, had been appointed commander in chief by the Continental Congress two weeks before. In agreeing to serve the American colonies in their war for independence, he declined to accept payment for his services beyond reimbursement of future expenses. » Full Article

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