George Washington played an important part in the founding of America not only because he was the first president, but also because he was commander in chief of the American forces in the American Revolution, and chairman of the convention that wrote the United States Constitution. Washington is believed to be the "father of his country", and for that he should be recognized. George Washington helped to hold the 13 colonies together and eventually led the …showed first 75 words of 491 total…

…showed last 75 words of 491 total…the country, he had become well acquainted with its economic conditions and practices. Experience had taught him a lot in the arts of diplomacy. Thanks to his many contacts with the soldiers of his army, he understood the American people and knew what they wanted. It is these many credentials and accomplishments that George Washington deserves recognition for; his ideals of liberty and democracy set a standard for future presidents and for the whole country.