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 |
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| Canada | 2 | 6.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 42,322 | $1,700,000 | 1,893$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 9,071 | $108,000 | 56$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,716 | $17,000 | 12$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,718 | $21,000,000 | 4,740$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 63,543 | $170,000 | 269$ |
| Totals | 8 | 467,953,174 | 215,270 | $23,743,000 | 7,455$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
America’s first president, George Washington, anticipated and warned against the rise of the 45th and 47th U.S. president, Donald Trump.
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United States:
The Continental Congress formed an army, appointing an upstanding Virginian, George Washington, to lead it.
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Iraq:
George Washington is recognized as the first president of the United States and a founding member of the academy.
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Canada:
George Washington's farewell address is referenced in relation to Joe Biden's decision to run for a second term.
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Ecuador:
The coin features the portrait of President George Washington.
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Switzerland:
George Washington's vision for the White House was one without all pomp.
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Venezuela:
George Washington is cited as an example of a president who embodied the virtues expected of the office.
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Georgia:
George Washington is mentioned as one of the founding fathers of the United States.
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United States:
President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in 1793.
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Italy:
Washington is noted for his early expansion of presidential powers.
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