George Washington
George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States and a central figure in the founding of the nation. As a leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, he played a pivotal role in securing independence from British rule. His leadership qualities and vision for a united nation earned him widespread respect, leading to his unanimous election as the first president in 1789. Washington's legacy continues to shape American values and governance, and his likeness is famously depicted on the U.S. quarter, including the 1980 25-cent coin.
Born on Feb 22, 1732 (293 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 472,411 | $21,000,000 | 29,971$ |
| Panama | 2 | 9.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 8,180 | $76,000 | 144$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,186 | $89,000 | 84$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,598 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,458 | $2,700,000 | 1,331$ |
| Totals | 10 | 480,225,051 | 585,103 | $24,517,000 | 32,128$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
George Washington applied the presidential pardon for the first time in 1797.
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United Kingdom:
Trump mentioned George Washington in the context of judicial appointments.
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Portugal:
George Washington is depicted in a Lego portrait as part of the Christmas decorations.
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United States:
George Washington led a military march down Broadway through throngs of revelers on Evacuation Day.
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Colombia:
George Washington proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in 1789.
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Panama:
George Washington declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday for the first time in 1789.
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United States:
236 years ago, President George Washington urged Americans to set aside a day to give thanks for the blessings and abundance of our nation.
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United States:
President George Washington urged Americans to acknowledge their blessings in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789.
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Panama:
George Washington's image is featured on the dollar bill, which is discussed in the context of its origins in Jáchymov.
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Dominican Republic:
Trump reposted a message suggesting that George Washington would have executed traitors.
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