Great PresidentsGeorge Washington wants fame and a lasting, positive legacy; by fame, he does not mean mere celebrity, but the honest esteem that comes from service, sacrifice and character; with all of today's debunking cynicism, he remains a true American icon.
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Now PlayingGreat PresidentsGeorge Washington wants fame and a lasting, positive legacy; by fame, he does not mean mere celebrity, but the honest esteem that comes from service, sacrifice and character; with all of today's debunking cynicism, he remains a true American icon.0Great PresidentsDuring the Revolution, Washington is the indispensable man; he leads the Continental Army to victory against the British; the cause of strengthening a weak national government; in 1788, he is elected as the first president under the new Constitution.