George Washington / Presidency and Final Days

George Washington had just returned to rest in Mount Vernon, when he recieved the news that he was elected unanimously to be the first President under the Constitution for the United States of America on April 30, 1789, with John Adams as Vice-President. Washington proved that he was an able administrator and excellent delegator. He served in this position for eght years.

After retiring from the presidency in March 1797, Washington returned to Mount Vernon, where he dedicated to farming. He served as the senior officer of the United States Army. But every story has to come to an end, one morning he awoke with a bad cold, fever, and a throat infection called quinsy that turned into acute laryngitis and pneumonia. The great leader was in a seriously bad condition. Washington died on the evening of December 14, 1799 at his home, at age 67.
George Washington started as a surveyor and ended as a President, he showed great strength, courage, and character. He was one of the best leaders that the United States ever had, and will be remember for ever and ever.