On this Day in History
Monday, February 4, 2008
AP Highlight in History:
On Feb. 4, 1789, electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.
Born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman.
On March 23, 1775, Washington, Jefferson, George Wythe, Patrick Henry and other members of the Second Virginia Convention, gathered at St. John's Church, Richmond; the torch of Liberty was kindled by the inspired words of Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty . . . or give me death!"
Sources:
1. "George Washingtion." Feburary 4, 2008
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington
Posted byAnonymous at 2/04/2008 1 comments
Labels: fore-fathers, heritage of honor, leadership
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