The Founding Father Of George Washington: My Hero

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I think everyone needs a hero in life, to guide yourself to become the best you can be. My hero is George Washington, who was one of the founding father of the United States of America. Commander and chief the American Revolutionary War. He also suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in 1791- 1794, and won the acceptance of most americans of all types. George also did other great and horrendous things that brought his country great pain. “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.” - George Washington.

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