Who was George Washington? For being a surveyor, for serving the United States in two major wars, for leading the United States in its early years, and for his loyalty and dedication to the presidency, President George Washington deserves the title "Father of our Country." George Washington, who was first sworn in as President of the United States, was a very wise soldier having served in the French and Indian War, which was his first major mission during his lifetime and became the father of our country for leading the United States. United States during its early years.As a child, President Washington lived in Westmoreland, Virginia, which was one of the 13 colonies with his parents. He spent most of his childhood on the family estate of Pope's Creek Plantation along the Potomac River in Virginia. As noted in a biography of George Washington, he studied mathematics, surveying, and the "rules of civility" as a child. George lived with his half-brother Lawrence on the family estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia after his father's death. His dream was to go to sea; however, his mother discouraged him from doing so. Instead, he turned to surveying and obtained an appointment to survey Lord Fairfax's lands in the Shenandoah Valley. He helped lay out the town of Belhaven, Virginia in 1749 and was appointed surveyor of Culpeper County. When Lawrence was diagnosed with tuberculosis, George accompanied him to Barbados to find a cure for his illness. Unfortunately, they were unable to find one and Lawrence died in 1752. George inherited Lawrence's Mount Vernon estate. (“General George Washington”)George Washington learned his military strategies from his half-brother Lawrence. The start of the French and Indian War...... middle of paper...... which are very impressive, and all Americans should always honor it. His dedication to America and the military is simply tremendous. George will never be forgotten. Works Cited Emma. “George Washington.” Think about the quest. Library. Internet. September 13, 2011 “George Washington”. Teaching American History. Internet. September 13, 2011. “General George Washington. » The American Revolution. Internet. September 6, 2011. < http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/peopledetail.aspx?people=1#header> “The French and Indian War.” Virginia Places. Internet. September 8, 2011 “The French and Indian War – The Seven Years’ War. » History of the United States. Internet. September 13, 2011.< http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/rated/frin.htm>