Born into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman.

Full Name: George Washington

Birth Date &. Place: February 22, 1732
Pope's Creek Plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia

Schooling: Left school at age 15 to become a surveyor because his mother could not afford to send him to college.

Lived: His estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death: Died of a throat infection on December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, Virginia

Nominated by John Adams for Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

1789-1797: Served as the first president of the United States.

Nickname: "Father of His Country."

Presidents' Day, observed in February, honors all U.S. presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

His portrait is on the quarter and the one-dollar bill.

What is the Value of a Quarter? A quarter is worth 25 cents. This value can also be written as 25¢. It is equivalent to 25 pennies or 5 nickels.

What is on the Back of the Quarter? Traditionally, the bald eagle is on the reverse side of the quarter. However, the 50 State Quarters Program will run from 1999 through 2008. During this time the US. Mint will release five new state quarters each year with a unique design from each state on the back of the quarter.

What is the Value of the One-Dollar Bill? A one-dollar bill is worth one dollar. There are 100 pennies, or 20 nickels, or 10 dimes, or 4 quarters in $1.00.

What is on the Back of the One-Dollar Bill? The Great Seal of the United States is on the back of the $1.00.

Trivia: The life span of a one-dollar bill is about 18 months and 25-30 years for a quarter.

"To be prepared for war is the most effectual means of preservice."

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