George Washington (A Life)
Dennis Lee Nowicki
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In 1732 On a cold February day George Washington was born on a farm In Pope's Creek, VA As he grew, 'twas math he liked Then, drafting, mapmaking, and Later, he became an expert In surveying land At 19, George joined the militia Against the French, he lead To drive them from America So Britain could rule instead George inadvertently began The French and Indian War At Jumonville Glen, his force attacked Leaving no survivor A General now, at 26 George married Martha, then With lands owned and inherited Was among the wealthiest men By Martha's late first husband Two children joined the family A boy, Jacky and a girl, Patsy More was not to be Chorus George Washington, the father Of the USA A farmer, general, president The first to lead the way When war broke out in '75 His battles, lost and won When France assisted, at Yorktown War ends in '81 George presided over The Constitutional Convention He recommended all to sign Without dissension His Presidency in '89 Began his economic sway He started taxation, oh And thanksgiving day Many begged George to remain To serve a second term He kept the US neutral, but Against pirates, he was firm George retired from public life In 1797 Two years later, December 14th He died 'tween 10 and 11 He's on the quarter dollar And he's on the dollar bill This is to keep him in our hearts And be respected still
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