"George Washington's Rules of Civility" by Moncure D. Conway is a study of the guidelines that shaped a young George Washington. Examining notes Washington made as a teenager, Conway provides a glimpse into the values and behaviors that influenced the future president. The work highlights Washington's early attention to etiquette and social conduct, as well as the presence of more than 100 rules found written in a notebook. Conway traces the roots of these principles to French and English sources and explains how they may have contributed to the manners of early American society. Through historical context and examination, it shows how Washington's commitment to civility may have shaped not only his personal development but also American culture.
George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway
By George Washington
Discover the codes that molded a young leader, revealing the surprising origins of American civility.
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About the AuthorGeorge Washington was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Second Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and then served as president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which drafted the current Constitution of the United States. Washington has thus become commonly known as the "Father of his Country".
George Washington was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Second Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and then served as president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which drafted the current Constitution of the United States. Washington has thus become commonly known as the "Father of his Country".
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