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WASHINGTON,George (1732-1799),first president of the U.S.,commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution.He symbolized qualities of discipline,aristocratic duty,military orthodoxy,and persistence in adversity that his contemporaries particularly valued as marks of mature political leadership.
Washington was born on Feb.22,1732,in Westmoreland Co.,Va.,the eldest son of Augustine Washington (1694?743),a Virginia planter,and Mary Ball Washington (1708?9).Although Washington had little or no formal schooling,his early notebooks indicate that he read in geography,military history,agriculture,deportment,and composition and that he showed some aptitude in surveying and simple mathematics.In later life he developed a style of speech and writing that,although not always polished,was marked by clarity and force.Tall,strong,and fond of action,he was a superb horseman and enjoyed the robust sports and social occasions of the Virginia planter society.At the age of 16 he was invited to join a party to survey lands owned by the Fairfax family (to which he was related by marriage) west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.His journey led him to take a lifelong interest in the development of western lands.In the summer of 1749 he was appointed official surveyor for Culpeper Co.,and during the next two years he made many surveys for landowners on the Virginia frontier.In 1753 he was appointed adjutant of one of the districts into which Virginia was divided,with the rank of major.
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The personal statement should contain an explanation of your interest in Bioengineering.You may also use the personal statement to relate important or unusual experiences,such as research,volunteer work,or leadership or cultural experiences.The personal statement is also a place to explain how you could contribute to diversity within the Department of Bioengineering.Factors that contribute to diversity include,but are not limited to:cultural awareness,activities,or accomplishments; educational background and goals; living experiences,such as growing up in a disadvantaged or unusual environment; and special talents.
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