George Washington(1732-99)华盛顿 With the out break of the War, George Washington was appointed(1775) commander in chief of the Continental army. After victory(1783),he presided over the council which drafted (1787)the U.S constitution, and was unanimously elected presidentGeorge Washington(1732-99) 华盛顿 . With the out break of the War, George Washington was appointed(1775) commander in chief of the Continental army. After victory (1783), he presided over the council which drafted (1787) the U.S. constitution, and was unanimously elected president