The Father of Our Country

What does it take to become a leader? What qualities does a person need to be in charge of an entire country? A quality is something that can be noticed as part of a person, such as being smart. The best way to answer these questions is to start with this country's original leader--the first president of the United States.

George Washington became the first president through a series of important events. From his childhood on, his life prepared him to become a great leader. Click the arrow to learn more about Washington's life.