# George Washington — The Education of Henry Adams character guide

> George Washington in The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** George

**First appearance:** 0003-i-quincy-1838-1848

## Who they are

First U.S. President, a historical reference.

## In the story

### [Quincy (1838–1848)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_education_of_henry_adams_se/chapters/i-quincy-1838-1848)

Appointed Joshua Johnson as Consul in London in 1790.

### [Washington (1850–1854)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_education_of_henry_adams_se/chapters/iii-washington-1850-1854)

Revered as a primary, steady figure; Henry visits Mount Vernon and sees him as an ultimate relation, like the Pole Star.

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