George Washington's Prayer for the Nation

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in thy holy protection, that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government, and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.

And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation.

Grant our supplications, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Written by Newburg, June 8, 1783 and sent to the governors of all states)

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at Pope's Creek, Virginia

He is buried at the Washington Family Tomb at Mount Vernon

Was the son of Augustine Washington and his wife Mary Ball, with 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 half-sister

Washington had no middle name. Of the first 20 presidents, only 5 had middle names.

Learned to be a surveyor at age of 16.

Entered battle at age of 21 in the French and Indian War.

Married to Martha Dandridge Custis for 40 years, widow at age 25 from Daniel Parke Custis

They had 4 stepchildren and 4 stepgrandchildren

Inherited Mount Vernon in 1761. It was built in 1735 and named after British Navy Admiral Edward Vernon. Was expanded three times to its current 11,028 square feet.

Washington lost more battles than he won, but his leadership helped secure American independence.

Washington was the first man to sign the Constitution.

He did not wear a wig.

He was to have been buried in the central vault under the U.S. Capitol, but requested to be buried at Mount Vernon. That vault remains empty today.

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