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What conclusions can be drawn about George Washington’s effectiveness as a leader, based on his experiences before the presidency and the precedents he set after his presidency?

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He was the first president of the United States.
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Prior to George Washington becoming president he was a general in the continental army. Many people looked up to him as a leader because of this and when the nation was beginning to form their government they looked to george washington to be the head of the congress. When came time to elect a president there was no doubt who was the most qualified and liked for the job. George washington also had respects for all views and believed that political parties would tear the nation against each other, therefore he didn’t identify with any party and was against them. After being president for two terms he stepped down; setting the example for future presidents to only keep two terms to ensure democracy. George washington was a natural leader who was liked by many and was a great first example for the role of a president for future generations.
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