George Washington
George Washington (22 February 1732 – 14 December 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected, unanimously, twice and remained in from 1789 to 1797.
The quote ‘Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence’ is from a letter by Washington to Lord Stirling dated 5 March 1780.
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