George Washington created the Purple Heart medal that symbolizes military merit.
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The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.
President George Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of the US Treasury.
Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first US patent.
George Washington gave his first speech as the first President of the United States.
President George Washington marked the location for the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
