George Washington

He was asked to become king and said no — a decision so unusual in the history of military victors that people are still talking about it.

1732–1799

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From colonial officer to founding leader

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1732–1752

Born into a Virginia family of modest wealth, he grew up learning land management and discipline that shaped his early ambitions.

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