George Washington was the first person from the United States of America to hold the office of president. George Washington was an American by blood and heart. Being the leader of such a country is not easy, as it requires hard work and trust. Washington had to endure many hardships but encountered many challenges. With no one to look up to as a role model, George Washington served this country for many years. George Washington was born a leader and grew up educated and because of this he became the first ever president of the United States of America. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Augustine and Mary Bell Washington. George Washington didn't become president in a day. He grew up disciplined and joined the militia. There has been a story written - historians are not sure whether the story is valid or not - about when George Washington, as a boy, cut down a tree, specifically a cherry tree. In the tale, young George Washington told the truth about why the cherry tree fell. Mainly, the story was written to show how sincere George Washington was. Growing up, George Washington copied over 100 rules to follow. These rules helped develop George Washington's striking behavior and helped calm his nerves. In his spare time, George Washington hunted animals and acted as if he were a soldier similar to his half-brother Lawrence. George Washington was also very sturdy, making him an excellent wrestler. His childhood and his character greatly influenced the life he would live (Biography in context 1)(Keller 6,8-9). When Washington's brother died in 1752, George Washington took his brother's place as lieutenant colonel. At an early age, the governor asked Washington… in the middle of the paper… in 1790 he might think the impossible. He did something that people today might have thought impossible. George Washington is the first president of the United States of America and deserves the recognition he receives. Works Cited Ayers, Edward L. Holt American Anthem: New York. Interactive online ed. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2007. Print.Brookhiser, Richard. Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington. New York: Free, 1996. Print."George Washington." American eras. vol. 4. Detroit: Gale, 1997. Biography in context. Network. December 4, 2013. "George Washington." UXL Biographies. Detroit: U*X*L, 2003. Student Resources in Context. Network. December 6, 2013.Thoennes Keller, Kristin. George Washington. Mankato: Bridgestone, 2002. Print."Washington, George." FactCite: Shapers of Society Lincoln Library online. Lincoln Lib. P, 2011. Web. 8 December. 2013.