George Washington, portrait sculpture

George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799)
American Founding Father, First President of the United States

This portrait sculpture of George Washington by Zenos Frudakis is shown here in clay and will be cast in bronze.

Portrait Sculpture
Size: Life size
Media: Clay, to be cast in bronze
Location:  Work in progress

George Washington, often called the "Father of the Nation," served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. In 1781, he led a combined American and French force to a decisive victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally recognized American independence.

After the war, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where the United States Constitution was drafted. His leadership during both the Revolution and the nation’s founding solidified his place as a central figure in American history.

As president, Washington established many foundational precedents for the office, including the creation of a Cabinet, the peaceful transfer of power, the use of the title “Mr. President,” and the tradition of serving only two terms—later codified in the Constitution. He promoted national financial stability, supported westward expansion, and oversaw the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

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George Washington, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation," served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. In 1781, he led a combined American and French force to a decisive victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The subsequent Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, marked Britain’s formal recognition of American independence.