Washington was also a physical specimen - taller than 6' with almost comically large hands and feet, athletic, graceful and a good dancer Washington is a story of self construction. Washington is an incredible case of self improvement as he had little to no formal education but was self taught through books and experience.His older brother Lawrence was a great influence on him and pushed him to pursue a military career She made George uneasy with criticism and emotionally closed. His mother was tough and they did not have a loving relationship. Washington's father died young and forced Washington to take much responsibility at a young age. She was a very moral woman who stood strong in times adversity but had a temper. Washington's father remarried to Marry Ball after his first wife died and she would have a tremendous influence on George. Washington's great grandfather was a successful military man who later came to possess thousands of acres in Virginia and this wealth would be eventually passed down to George.
He possessed the gift of listening and self command but only after work hard at attaining these traits He commanded respect from all because people knew how emotional and passionate he was, yet how well he managed these emotions. Opacity was his means for influence and shaping events.
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