Philadelphia campaign

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.

British general, colonial official, diplomat (1738–1805)

British General in the American War of Independence (1729-1814)

American general in the American Revolutionary War (1742-1786)

British army officer and politician (1730–1795)

site of the military camp of the American Continental Army over the winter of 1777–1778

1777-78 British offensive during the American Revolutionary War

Continental Army general (1733–1810)