Today, February 22,  is George Washington’s Birthday! George Washington, born  February 22, 1732 and died December 14, 1799, was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) and the first President of the United States of America (1789–1797).  For his central role in the formation of the United States, he is often referred to as “the father of his country. One of the most enduring myths about George Washington involves his chopping down his father’s cherry tree and, when asked about it, using the {Read More}