The Prominence of George Washington

I believe the most prominent figure in American History was George Washington. His several victories in the American Revolution helped to form American independence and established George Washington as an exceptional general. As the leader of the Constitutional Convention, he was significant in developing our country and government today. Washington led the way for other US presidents to come, by being elected the first president of the United States. George Washington's leadership role in American …

…History from his wins of our independence to the Revolutionary War. He attained honor for his positions in the Revolution as commander-in-chief and general of the army. Washington also appointed the guidelines for our country today as leader of the Constitutional Convention. His dominance is shown as the first president of the United States. George Washington's leadership roles helped to form our country as it is today and without this we probably wouldn't be here.