George Washington was the first President of the United States of America.His first term 1.________ president was from 1789 to 1793 and his second term from 1793 to 1797.2.________ he became president，he played important roles in the army,3.________(lead) the American Continental Army to victory over the British in 1783.Washington is often seen as the father of the United States and is probably the best 4.________(know) American politician ever.
The likeness and the name of George Washington can still be seen in many places.There is the portrait of 5.________(he) and three other American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore National Memorial.His image is also used on 6.________ one-dollar bill and the quarter-dollar coin.At least three universities 7.________(name) after him.
Washington’s Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in Columbia in 1880.It was made a federal holiday in 1885.The holiday was 8.________(original) held on the anniversary of Washington’s birth，on February 22.In 1971，this holiday was moved to the 9.________(three) Monday in February.
This holiday is legally designated as “Washington’s Birthday”．Though other institutions such as local governments and private 10.________(business) may use other names，it is the federal government’s policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
