George Washington offered wise advice on why friendships should develop like 'a plant of slow growth'

George Washington offered wise advice on why friendships should develop like 'a plant of slow growth'

George Washington became the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. Born in 1732, he was raised in Virginia and dedicated to the formation of the United States of America (after previously being called the ‘United Colonies‘.) Both his military and political service led to Washington developing many deep friendships throughout his life. He died at his Mount Vernon estate in 1799. “Among his friends, Washington also showed a capac…