ENG - George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) served as the first President of the United States of America (1789–1797), and led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
The Continental Congress appointed Washington commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces in 1775. The following year, he forced the British out of Boston, lost New York City, and crossed the Delaware River in New Jersey, defeating the surprised enemy units later that year. Following the end of the war in 1783, Washington retired to his plantation at Mount Vernon, prompting an incredulous King George III to state, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."
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As the weather continues to heat up, so does the women’s tennis team. The Eagles defeated Division I George Washington University 5-4 in the team’s first outdoor match of the season. Wednesday’s match was the only time the Eagles have faced a Division I school this season. Emory will play Division I Wofford College (S.C.) in April. The Eagles came into the match ranked No . 7 in the nation and No. 3 in the Atlantic South Region.The Eagles jumped out to an early lead of 2 - 1 after the doubles matches.
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Joseph Ellis vychází z nově zkatalogizovaných Washingtonových písemností z University of Virginia a kreslí Washingtonův portrét, v němž najdeme celý život a ...
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