George w Quote by H.G. Wells

“Distinctively gentle he was, and trustworthy, and of special courtesy. His great physical strength was never used in combat, men remembered, except when needed…

— Nancy Byrd Turner

Our founders thought long and hard about what the office of president should be. George Washington resisted the role, and then defined it.

— Martha MacCallum

“The first official national "Thanksgiving Day," established on November 26, 1789, was originally created by George Washington for "giving thanks for the Constitution.”

— Steven L. Harrison

“We must learn to work with people as they are … since we can’t have them as we wish.” George Washington”

— Tres Roeder

“President George Washington’s namesake capital, once a marketplace for slave auctions, is now synonymous with democracy and freedom; so is the iconic Jefferson, who…

— Patrick Mendis

“Bet you did not know that in Mexico they call a Palomino an Isabella. Or that George Washington's warhorse was an Arab named Magnolia.…

— Julia Glass

President George Washington used to wear a wig and make-up. I mean, c'mon, if he could do it, I can do it.

— Nikki Sixx

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace." George Washington”

— Stephen Arseneault

I grew up at 16 years old driving trucks across the George Washington Bridge.

— Don Sherwood

“After negotiations failed, President George Washington reluctantly called out the state militias to quash the uprising. Washington inspected and briefly rode with the troops…

— Lew Bryson

George washington said "We would have a black president when pigs fly!"... well, swine flu.

— Anonymous

One of George Washington's main concerns was to make sure that his soldiers had adequate supplies of meat: A part of the army has…

— George Washington