Classic famous saying
Our most reliable guarantee is our own wisdom.
Don't undertake what you can't do, but you must keep your promise.
Famous comments
Stable: stable and reliable. Wisdom is the crystallization of past experience and everyone's unique wealth. It teaches us to do and say, and it teaches us to win our own life and freedom. The wisdom of others can't help us to be smart. Therefore, your own wisdom is the most reliable.
Don't stick to the task that you can't finish. If you promise, you must do it.
A short life
George Washington 1732 was born in wakefield Manor, Virginia, USA. He is the son of a rich planter and inherited a large fortune at the age of 20. From 1753 to 1758, Washington served in the army and actively participated in the war between the French and Indians, thus gaining military experience and prestige; 1758 After returning to Virginia after disarmament, he soon married Martha Dandelion custis, a rich widow with four children (he had no biological children).
In the next fifteen years, Washington managed his own property and showed extraordinary talent. When he was elected as the representative of Virginia to attend the first continental congress in 1774, he had become one of the richest people in American colonies. Washington was not a pioneer in advocating independence, but he was unanimously elected to command the mainland forces at the Second Continental Congress in June 1775 (he was the representative). He is famous for his rich military experience and wealth. He is handsome, strong (6 feet 2 inches tall) and has excellent command ability. In particular, his indomitable character makes him a natural candidate for commander in chief. During the whole war, he served faithfully, took nothing, was honest and clean, and was a model.
1732 On February 22nd, George Washington was born into a planter's family in Virginia. He lost his father when he was a child and only inherited a small amount of land and 10 slaves. /kloc-went to the west as a land surveyor at the age of 0/6, and later led the land sales in the Ohio Valley. Through his own efforts, Washington became a famous local planter. At that time, Britain and France fought a protracted war for the North American colonies. In order to defeat France, Britain tried its best to win the support of the big plantation owners in North America. 1754, the governor of Virginia promised to give 200,000 acres of land to the rich who participated in the anti-French war. Washington took an active part in Britain's war against France, commanded Virginia local armed forces to fight bravely and made great achievements repeatedly, and assisted the British army to drive the French army out of North America. However, after the war, Britain immediately turned its face and declared that the western land was privately owned by the royal family and was not allowed to be reclaimed. This ban caused Washington to lose more than 30,000 acres of land at once, and since then, he has become a staunch opponent of British colonial policy.
Washington began to command the mainland army in June 1775, and his most significant contribution was made during the expiration of his second term in March 1797. 1799 12 in Mount Wayne, Virginia, he died at home.
Leading the American War of Independence
1On April 9, 775, the people of Boston quietly set out from Boston at night in Lexington (1April 8, 775) to collect weapons collected by North American militia. North American militia investigators found this situation and immediately reported the news to the militia along the way. The militia quickly lay in ambush, ready to fight. ) the first shot against British colonial rule was fired, and the people of North American States responded one after another, and the vigorous American War of Independence broke out.
1June 775 13 The British colonies in North America held a "Continental Congress" in Philadelphia, and Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. At this time, the Boston Rebels were fighting fiercely with the British. Washington immediately set off on horseback and arrived in Boston on July 3. He personally went to the front to direct the battle, which dealt a heavy blow to the British army.
In the early days of the war, American troops fought very hard. Most of them are farmers recruited temporarily, dressed in rags, unarmed and without formal military training. They are nothing like an army. On the other hand, the logistics supply of the US military is extremely difficult. Soldiers often don't have enough food and warm clothes. Sometimes they can't eat bread for five or six days in a row, so they have to eat horse food. In the cold winter, many soldiers have to March barefoot.
On the contrary, their opponents, the British, are well-equipped, well-trained and well-supplied. As a result, the U.S. military retreated repeatedly, and new york and other fortresses fell one after another. By September 1777, even the capital Philadelphia was occupied by the British, and some weak-willed generals led their troops to surrender to the British.
Under the extremely severe situation, Washington has always been loyal to the independent cause of the North American people and has never wavered. With extraordinary talent, he organized the American army, which was originally loose and lacked organizational discipline and unified command, grew up in the battle and gradually established a strong regular army. He encouraged American soldiers and called on them to fight for freedom, pointing out: Americans are either free or slaves; Whether our land should be owned by ourselves or plundered or destroyed; Two roads, one is brave resistance and the other is taming, both of which are in front of the soldiers of the independent army.
He tried to unite the States to fight together. 1777 10, the American army defeated the British army in Sarato, thus reversing the whole situation of the War of Independence. At the same time, in order to isolate Britain, the United States launched diplomatic activities in various ways to win assistance from France and other countries. 1in June 778, French warships entered the United States, and the British army was forced to retreat from Philadelphia and turned its main attack direction to the south. 1780, the British army transferred its main force to the southern port city of Yorktown. France and the American army go hand in hand, approaching York City. The French army blocked the harbor with the navy, cut off the British sea supply line and cut off the British retreat. Washington led a frontal assault.
1781110 In October, Kang Hua, commander-in-chief of the British army, led 7,000 British troops to surrender to Washington in Yorktown, and the American War of Independence won the final victory. At this point, the military confrontation stage of the American War of Independence ended. 1782, the draft Paris Peace Treaty was signed. 1783, Britain and the United States signed the Paris Peace Treaty, and Britain officially recognized American independence.
After the victory of the War of Independence, Washington returned to Virginia to continue to run his own plantation, Mount Vernon, and enjoyed a quiet pastoral life under a green forest full of vines and fig trees. 1787, Washington came out again, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and formulated the world's first written bourgeois constitution-the federal constitution. 1789 In April, Washington was elected as the first president of the United States.
After eight years as president of the United States, he vowed not to be re-elected and resolutely returned to Mount Vernon to live a civilian life.
1799 12 14, Washington died.
Historical position
First of all, he was a successful military leader in the American War of Independence. But in fact, he is by no means a military genius, and of course he will never be as good as generals like Alexander and Caesar. At least half of his success is due to the unexpected incompetence of British generals and the other half is due to his own talent. But it should be remembered that several other American generals were defeated. Although there were several minor failures, Washington finally won the war.
Secondly, Washington is the chairman of the Constitutional Convention. Although his thoughts did not play an important role in the formation of the American Constitution, his supporters and his reputation played an important role in the ratification of the Constitution by the states. At that time, there was a powerful force against the new constitution. If it weren't for Washington's influence, it would be hard to say that this constitution could be implemented.
Third, Washington was the first president of the United States. The United States is lucky to have a man with both ability and political integrity like Washington as its first president. Looking at the history of South American and African countries, we can see that even a new country with a democratic constitution from the beginning can easily degenerate into a military dictatorship. Washington is a firm leader. He has maintained the unity of the country, but he has no ambition to be in power forever. He doesn't want to be king or dictator. He set a precedent for voluntarily surrendering power-a precedent that the United States still pursues today. With other American leaders at that time, such as Thomas Jefferson, April 1743, June1March-June 1826, james madison (March 175 1, June1). Compared with 1757 65438+ 10/65438+July 1804), George Washington lacks innovative spirit and profound thoughts. But he is much more important than all these talented people. No matter in war or in peace, he plays a vital role in administrative leadership. Without him, no political movement will achieve its goal. Madison made great contributions to the formation of the United States, and Washington's contribution was almost indispensable.
Posterity evaluation
George Washington's position in this volume largely depends on how people realize the historical significance he brought to the United States. Naturally, it is difficult to ask an American today to make a fair evaluation of that historical significance.
Although the military strength and political influence of the United States in the middle of the twentieth century were even greater than that of the Roman Empire in its heyday, its regime may not last as long as that of the Roman Empire. On the other hand, it seems obvious that several technological achievements made by the United States will be considered important by other countries in the future. For example, the invention of the airplane and the human landing on the moon represent the achievements that generations have dreamed of; It is hard to imagine that the invention of nuclear weapons will be regarded as an insignificant achievement in the future.
Since George Washington can be compared with Augustus Caesar of Rome in general, it seems reasonable to rank him very close to Augustus in this book. If Washington ranks a little lower, it is mainly because he is much shorter than Augustus. Many other people, such as Thomas Jefferson and james madison, also played an important role in the formation of the United States. But Washington ranks higher than Alexander the Great and Napoleon because his contribution is more indelible than theirs. Washington, the founder of the United States of America
As we all know, the capital of the United States is Washington, which is located on the Potomac River on the Atlantic coast. In fact, there was no such city in the United States before 1800. It was specially established by the American people to commemorate George Washington, the father of the American nation, from which we can see how lofty he is in the eyes of the American people.
Washington, D.C. is doing something. The uprising was brave enough to win, and the separatist regime was superior to Cao Liu. Since he raised the three-foot sword and opened up Wan Li, he would not usurp his position and pass it on to future generations. Instead, it created a recommended method, which is universal in the world and is the legacy of three generations. His rule of the country emphasizes good customs, not martial arts, which is different from other countries. I looked like a hero when I saw his portrait. Alas, he is not an outstanding figure!
Wan Li's country, with a hundred miles of territory, does not set the title of vassal, does not follow the hereditary rules, and pays for public opinion, creating a game that has never been played before. What a surprise! Taixi ancient and modern figures, can you not call Washington the first!