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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 6.67 | 0.15% | +10% | 38,137 | 61 | $6,900 | 11$ |
| Ecuador | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 17,643,060 | 15,882 | $108,000 | 97$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 8.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 786,552 | 1,363 | $6,000 | 10$ |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 5,235 | $62,000 | 64$ |
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.02% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 90,582 | $21,000,000 | 5,747$ |
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 43,254 | $3,845,000 | 1,985$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 23,237 | $2,000,000 | 769$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,438 | $370,000 | 318$ |
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,762 | $400,000 | 163$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,609 | $2,700,000 | 740$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,686 | $700,000 | 460$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 4,925 | $12,000 | 15$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 54,333 | $57,000 | 93$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 4,112 | $430,000 | 179$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 58,113 | $340,000 | 203$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 90,214 | $448,000 | 196$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,226 | $106,000 | 54$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,182 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,274 | $350,000 | 198$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,455 | $160,000 | 90$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,481 | $60,000 | 35$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,070 | $54,000 | 21$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,442 | $230,000 | 101$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 33,611 | $2,700,000 | 1,390$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,785 | $155,000 | 63$ |
| Totals | 30 | 1,171,137,070 | 536,332 | $36,509,900 | 13,097$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
George Washington requested Congress to promote manufacturing for national self-sufficiency.
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Peru:
George Washington is referenced in relation to a tradition of presidential terms that Trump is attempting to break.
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Ukraine:
George Washington established the tradition of serving only two terms as president.
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Hungary:
George Washington is cited as one of the great leaders that Orbán Viktor might envision in his political context.
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Lithuania:
The helicopter's flight trajectory shows that the aircraft rose from lower Manhattan and circled near the Statue of Liberty before crashing into the water near New Jersey.
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Denmark:
George Washington is one of the 'founding fathers' portrayed in the musical 'Hamilton'.
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Belarus:
The article discusses a strange ten-dollar bill featuring the portrait of George Washington.
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New Zealand:
President George Washington signed the Tariff Act of 1789.
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Liechtenstein:
George Washington signed the Tariff Act of 1789, establishing tariffs on trade with China.
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Costa Rica:
George Washington was offered a crown but refused it, remaining true to republican principles.
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