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__ By Shannon Haggarty __ One of the most important people in America’s history is George Washington. George Washington was a part of the revolutionary war. Washington was a patriot, he helped the colonists fight against the British.
 * __ The Great Leader __**

George Washington was the 1st president of the USA. He also held an entire army together during the war. Washington is sometimes referred to the “the father of his country”, he earned this title because of his crucial role in fighting for the united states of America. These are only some of the things that make him special.

After his many years helping the americans, Washinggton decided to retire. He retired because he felt that if he were to be president much longer, that the US would make the president the king. Only 3 Yeasr after he retired, washington fell ill. Some say he died of a tonsillitis or laryngitis in december 14 1779. Others say he died from pnemonia, or that the doctors bled him this was a common practis back then. Washington died in grece and dignity, on his death bed he said.” I die hard but I am not afraid to go.”