George Washington Facts – 115 Interesting Facts About George Washington

George Washington Accomplishments

One of the biggest success of Washington is putting together a make shift army of young men, poor people, downtrodden, and African American. The army was maintained for over 7 years with little money from Congress.

During Washington’s presidency 10 constitutional amendments collectively known a Bill of Rights were ratified in 1791.

12 amendments were initially approved by the Congress but only 10 received the two-thirds majority of state ratification.

Only Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are featured on both a U.S. coin and bill currently in circulation.

George Washington formed the first presidential cabinet.

George Washington nominated 12 judges to the Supreme Court. While one candidate was rejected, the other withdrew.

The highest inflation rate during Washington’s presidency is 14.5%.

He was so good at math that he became a paid surveyor at 17.

George Washington was strong and he could crack walnut shells between his thumb and forefinger.

George Washington refused to accept salary as the president and he even spent some of his own money to pay the salaries of cabinet ministers and other members of the executive branch.