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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2 | 9.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 39,554 | $250,000 | 514$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 200,206 | $1,200,000 | 1,863$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,761 | $62,000 | 58$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,276 | $82,000 | 79$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,552 | $230,000 | 220$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,504 | $108,000 | 101$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 56,612 | $2,000,000 | 1,873$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 104,335 | $505,000 | 755$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 48,230 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| France | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 67,922 | $2,700,000 | 2,810$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,413 | $2,700,000 | 1,408$ |
| Totals | 13 | 544,753,868 | 630,453 | $10,887,000 | 10,667$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States by the Electoral College.
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United Kingdom:
George Washington raises a new flag over Prospect Hill in the series On This Day.
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Romania:
George Washington was the first president of the United States and a key figure in its founding.
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Colombia:
George Washington is mentioned by Gustavo Petro in the context of historical leaders who fought for freedom.
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France:
George Washington was the first president of the United States and owned nine slaves while living in Philadelphia.
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Switzerland:
George Washington was one of the more than ten US presidents who were Freemasons.
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Costa Rica:
George Washington's image was on the medal that Simón Bolívar received from Marquis de Lafayette.
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Guatemala:
George Washington is mentioned as the commander of the American revolutionaries and the first president of the United States.
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Thailand:
George Washington is referenced as the recipient of a medal given by Marquis de Lafayette.
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Ecuador:
George Washington is referenced as the commander of the American revolutionaries and the first president of the United States.
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