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Okay, let's start. Today I'd like to introduce you to American history.

After all, if you really want to consolidate your English, you'll have to learn more about

American culture and society.

And what better way to start than with George Washington, the first president of the United

States.

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental First Army that fought the

British when the country was not yet established.

During the American Revolution, Washington led the colonial forces to victory over the British,

and was considered a national hero.

He became the first president of the United States in 1789, in the first American elections.

He was also elected for a second term in 1793.

Therefore, he was the only president to win 100% of the electoral votes.

In the United States, people celebrate George Washington's birthday on the third Monday in February.

Like that, people always have a day off even if his birthday falls during the weekend.

Many people want the holiday to celebrate the birthday of another

president, Abraham Lincoln, who was also born in February. Therefore, different U.S. states

have renamed the holiday President's Day. The holiday is a tribute to George

Washington for founding the nation. Throughout America, cities become red, white, and blue. People put

flags on their windows and hang ribbons in their yards or

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