Once upon a time, George Washington was awesome. He was not only the first President of the United States but also the commander of the American Revolutionary Army and one of the reasons why the United States version of Democracy actually managed to take root.
His Early Life
George Washington grew up in Virginia and got his start as a Colonel of Colonial Forces in the French and Indian (Seven Years') War, where he went out into the woods and beat the holy living hell out of a bunch of French soldiers. When he gained a foothold in French territory in the West of Virginia, they called for reinforcements and completely surrounded his fortress, forcing him to surrender. So what did he do? He went out into the woods and ambushed any French units that came his way. He personally would punch French ministers in the mouth and then hold them upside down by their feet while all their change fell out of their coin purses so that he could send the money back the Britain to help pay for the crown jewels. Eventually, the French realized he was awesome and they gave up trying to fight him.
In Conclusion
And that's why the United States is a Democracy. George Washington rules. He's the greatest President ever.