George Washington
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George Washington (1732 – 1799) was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and served as the first President of the United States from 30 April 1789 to 4 March 1797.
Born in the colony of Virginia in the British colonies of America, Washington joined the British Army during his youth and participated in the French and Indian War, fighting against the French and various indigenous tribes. Due to the lack of progress of his military carreer in the British Army, Washington instead turned to politics.
When the American Revolutionary War broke out, Washington supported the colonists. Following the creation of the Continental Army, the Continental Congress of 1775 appointed Washington as its Commander-in-Chief. Though the Continental Army suffered many losses under Washington's command, the aid of individuals such as his ally Ratonhnhaké:ton, a member of the Assassin Order, managed to gain the army small victorious.
After Washington obtained an Apple of Eden around 1781, the Continental Army emerged victorious against the British Army, and the colonies joined together to form the United States in 1783. Washington was offered the privilege of becoming its first President, a position he held until 1797.
Biography
Early life
- "Since the death of my father four years ago, our lives have become difficult, and I must help my family."
- ―George Washington journal entry - March 20, 1748[src]
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. His father died in 1743 and although he enjoyed school, he had to leave it before he turned sixteen due to the death of his father and the need to help his family.[1]
French and Indian War
- "We're far from home with our forces divided. Worse, I fear Braddock's bloodlust makes him careless. It puts the men at risk. I'd rather not be delivering grim news to mothers and widows because the Bulldog wanted to prove a point."
- ―George Washington talking to John Fraser about Edward Braddock.[src]
George Washington was involved in the French and Indian War, under the command of Edward Braddock. On July 9, 1755, in what would later become known as the Battle of the Monongahela, George Washington rode with Edward Braddock along a road amidst a wooded area. Suddenly, their forces were attacked by Indians and the Templar Grand Master named Haytham Kenway, who was disguised as a British soldier. Haytham attempted to assassinate Braddock, but was interrupted by Washington, who shot his horse from under him. As Washington readied to fire a shot into Haytham, he was distracted by Kaniehtí:io, which consequently lead to Haytham pursuing and killing Braddock. Washington managed to rally a retreat of his disseminated force.[2]
In 1760, in an attempt to prevent attacks from Mohawk tribes, George Washington's forces were ordered to burn the village of Kanatahséton, killing many natives including Kaniehtí:io, mother to Haytham's son; Ratonhnhaké:ton. Fortunately, Ratonhnhaké:ton was not in the village when it was attacked, but instead outside in the forest, where Charles Lee and his fellow Templars confronted and knocked him out. He recovered in time to return to the blazing village and witness the death of his mother.[2]
American Revolutionary War
- "For the support of the glorious cause I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But, lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavourable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered, by every Gentleman in the room, that I, this day, declare with utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the Command I am honored with."
- ―George Washington upon his appointment as Commander-in-Chief at the Continental Congress.[src]
On June 16, 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Present at the time of his acceptance was the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, now known as Connor. Washington delivered a speech declaring his gratitude and regarding his task and how he felt he did not equal to the command he had been granted. After his speech, he was introduced to the young Assassin by Samuel Adams. Washington had taken note of the disappointment of Charles Lee, who had wished to be appointed Commander-in-chief himself. Washington then bid farewell to Adams and Connor and then went to calm Lee from his frustrations.[2]
On June 17, 1775, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Connor discovered a plot to assassinate Washington from a letter he retrieved from the body of John Pitcairn, masterminded by Charles Lee. Connor soon wanted to inform Washington of the plot, as well as let him know of Templar presence, but his mentor Achilles persuaded him from it. While Connor tried to prevent the assassination, to be led by the Templar Thomas Hickey, he was captured and imprisoned, and was framed for attempted treason.[2]
The next day, Washington was in attendance of Connor's execution, with Charles Lee acting as the executioner. However, with the help of his Assassin allies, Connor managed to escape and kill Hickey. Washington left and began his journey back to Philadelphia, before leaving once again to hold New York.[2]
Washington eventually met with Connor once again in 1777 at Valley Forge. Washington informed Connor of a traitor by the name of Benjamin Church and informed him of missing supply caravans. Connor volunteered to find Church and put a stop to his actions, though kept his reasons to himself. During his mission, Connor came upon his father, Haytham, who he worked with to further complete his mission, as Church had also let the Templars down. Eventually, the two located Church and he was soon assassinated.[2]
When Connor returned to Washington with Haytham, Haytham revealed that the troops Washington was with during the French and Indian war were responsible for the burning of his village in 1760 that killed his mother and a new plan to stop his Mohawk village from aiding the British was to be enacted.[2]
After Haytham and Washington confronted each other, Connor angrily called for the argument to cease. Connor told Washington and Haytham not to follow or oppose him and soon left to stop the plans from being carried through, intending to cease his helping of the Continental Army.[2]
Washington would later encounter Connor during the Battle of Monmouth, where Connor revealed Charles Lee's schemes to replace Washington as Commander-in-chief, a story that the Lafayette confirmed. Washington told Connor that he would investigate Lee, but Connor informed him that he'd kill Lee himself if Washington didn't. After telling Washington that the battle was the last victory he'd bring him, Connor left.[2]
In 1780, Washington called upon Connor again, revealing that West Point had been infiltrated and he had uncovered a potential plot to assassinate Benedict Arnold. Connor agreed to complete the mission, but asked Washington to never call upon him, again. Lee would later be removed from the Continental Army, but not executed.[2]
Connor eventually completed various tasks for Arnold after assassinating soldiers who were traitors. It wasn't long until Connor overheard Arnold speaking to an English officer and spy by the name of John André, who had intended, with the help of Arnold, to take control of West Point.[2]
Though Connor eventually revealed the plot, leading to André's arrest, Arnold escaped to a British ship, as Connor was forced to defend the fort. Washington met with Connor, revealing his shock at Arnold's treason. André was later hanged as a spy for his actions.[2]
Around 1781, Washington got into contact with an Apple of Eden.[3]
Later life
- "My death has not yet quite arrived, but it is near and inevitable as night follows day."
- ―George Washington journal entry - December 14, 1799[src]
Connor met with Washington in New York after the war was over. The general was thinking about retiring to Mount Vernon, but Connor felt that Washington should continue to lead the country in peacetime as well as war. The two also played a game of bocce.[2]
In 1789, Washington was elected the first President of the United States. He served until 1797, where he then retired to his home, Mount Vernon.[1]
He died at his home, Mount Vernon, on December 14, 1799, but not before writing a last entry in his journal remembering the events of his life and even remembering and naming Ratonhnhake:ton's importance in the American Revolution, and the filling in one last page on the day of his death.[1]
Trivia
- In the alternate-history DLC for Assassin's Creed III, The Tyranny of King Washington, Washington succumbs to the temptation of power and declares himself King of America. Over the course of three installments, Connor must confront and dethrone him at any cost.[4]
- Despite advertisements marketing the relationship between Connor and Washington as being friends, the real interaction between the two is limited, and Connor even breaks off ties with Washington with much anger. After the war, they seemed to at least mend their friendship.
- The game of bocce with Washington is only playable after the player finishes all of the Liberation missions. He is marked with a "w".
- In the memory Execution is Everything, it was possible for Haytham to kill George Washington. This would cause a desynchronization, due to Haytham creating a time paradox.
Gallery
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Washington's concept art.
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George Washington concept illustration.
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King George Washington. -
Concept art of Connor and Washington in the Frontier. -
Concept art of Washington giving mission to Connor by Donglu Yu. -
Connor and Washington riding on horseback through the Frontier. -
Washington at the Battle of Long Island.
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