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Leboeuf Limited Edition George Washington Rollerball
The LeBoeuf Pen Company proudly honors George Washington, the first President of the United States with this stunning limited edition fountain pen and rollerball. George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 into a family of prosperous farmers. At 16 he became a surveyor and a year later he was appointed surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia, his first public office. In 1759, Washington entered the Virginia House of Burgesses where he consistently opposed what he saw as unfair British taxes. By 1774, Washington was one of the leading Virginian figures supporting the colonial cause. He was sent by Virginia to both the first and second Continental Congresses in 1774 and 1775. In June 1775, Washington was appointed commander of all colonial forces. He set about forming the Continental Army and trying to feed, clothe and equip his soldiers. His early military fortunes were mixed, but an American victory at Saratoga in October 1777 prompted the French to agree to an alliance with the Americans. In 1787, Washington was elected president of the Constitutional Convention and used his immense influence to persuade the states to ratify the resulting constitution. In 1789, he was unanimously elected the first president of the United States. He faced huge challenges in welding together the individual states to establish a new nation and creating a government for that nation. Washington wanted to retire after his first term but was re-elected to a second term in 1792. Washington stepped down after his second term in 1797 He died at his home, Mount Vernon, on December 14th, 1799. George Washington led the American Army during the War of Independence and became the first President of the United States and is considered one of the most important figures in American History The LeBOEUF George Washington Limited Edition features a gorgeous Military Blue/Buff Gold Acrylic barrel specially chosen to match the Continental army uniform worn by Washington during the War for Independence. Each Barrel is engraved with George Washington’s famous signature in gold fill and a gold-plated embossed coin featuring Washington’s portrait has been carefully placed atop each pen cap. A gold-plated clip and band enhance the elegance of this very special pen. The George Washington Limited Edition is available as both a fountain pen and rollerball. Each fountain pen features a German gold plated nib in both fine and medium point and utilizes a cartridge/converter filling system. The rollerball uses a standard international refill. Each pen is packaged in a special commemorative navy blue box that also features George Washington’s famous signature. The LeBOEUF George Washington Limited Edition is a stunning tribute our first President whose accomplishments and sacrifice in securing the Nations Independence and establishing our Democracy made him one of the world’s most celebrated figures.