Jeff Finegan is one of the most knowledgeable authorities on George Washington. He has given presentations about the first president all over the United States and continues to be one of the top speakers on Washington. Jeff has written a series of books on Washington, the I Knew George Washington book series. I interviewed Jeff about his work and he told me some interesting stories about the man who founded our country.

Jeffrey E. Finegan Sr. is a 1982 graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelors degree in broadcast communication. A native of New Jersey, his interest in history spans from the Norman Conquest of England to World War II with a concentration in George Washington, the American Civil War and historic architecture. He resides in the historic village of Finesville, New Jersey with his wife, Kimberly Ollio Finegan and two sons, Jeffrey E. Jr. and Peter J. Finegan.

George Washington is one of the most fascinating and important figures in American history. I'm lucky enough to know Jeffrey E. Finegan Sr., one of the top experts on Washington. I asked him about his work and some of the interesting details about the first president.

Jeffrey Finegan is a nationally recognized authority on George Washington. He has written several books on the first president, and he's also given many speeches about him. I asked him about some of the interesting things he's learned about Washington. Jeffrey Finegan Sr. is a historian who specializes in George Washington. He has written several books on the first president, and he's also given many speeches about him. I asked him about some of the interesting things he's learned about Washington.

One of the most interesting things that Jeffrey Finegan has learned about George Washington is that he was an avid reader. He was also a very smart man. Jeff Finegan also learned that Washington was very brave and loyal to his country. He was also a very kind man.

A collector of George Washington manuscripts as well as other important early American documents, he has gained a reputation as a noted speaker on the topic of George Washington. He is the creator of the "I Knew George Washington" series and author of the three books that currently make up the series. He is a member of the Washington Association of New Jersey and the American Friends of Lafayette.

All three books have been enthusiastically received by both the historic as well as literary communities. Jeff is available for lectures and book signings. George Washington was born and lived most of his life in the colonies but became a great example to our government because he was so successful in leading the country during the Revolutionary War. As a young man, Washington was interested in farming. In fact, he was pretty successful as a farmer. But when the Revolutionary War began, Washington answered the call to duty and became a great patriot. He was one of the Founding Fathers and is considered the father of our country.

Washington’s advice on public speaking is still very important today. Here are a few tips from our first president:

1. Be well-prepared. Make sure you know your topic inside and out.

2. Practice, practice, practice.

3. Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone you’re not.

4. Practice in front of a mirror or with a friend.

5. Speak slowly and clearly.

6. Make eye contact with your audience.

A collector of George Washington manuscripts as well as other important early American documents, he has gained a reputation as a noted speaker on the topic of George Washington. He is the creator of the "I Knew George Washington" series and author of the three books that currently make up the series. He is a member of the Washington Association of New Jersey and the American Friends of Lafayette.

All three books have been enthusiastically received by both the historic as well as literary communities. Jeff is available for lectures and book signings. If you want to become a more effective public speaker, take some advice from our country's first president: be well-prepared, practice, be yourself, and make eye contact with your audience. Check out his website for more information. Thanks for reading! 

George Washington was born and lived most of his life in the colonies but became a great example to our government because he was so successful in leading the country during the Revolutionary War. As a young man, Washington was interested in farming. In fact, he was pretty successful as a farmer. But when the Revolutionary War began, Washington answered the call to duty and became a great patriot. He was one of the Founding Fathers and is considered the father of our country. Washington is probably most well-known for his Farewell Address where he warned the young nation about the dangers of getting involved in wars of expansion.

Washington was a great speaker and his advice on public speaking is still very important today. Here are a few tips from our first president: be well-prepared, practice, be yourself, and make eye contact with your audience. Check out his website for more information. Thanks for reading!  

If you want to be a great public speaker, start by being well-prepared, practicing, and being yourself. Make eye contact with your audience to connect with them and appear more confident. George Washington was a great speaker and his advice is still very relevant today.

George Washington was born and lived most of his life in the colonies but became a great example to our government because he was so successful in leading the country during the Revolutionary War. As a young man, Washington was interested in farming. In fact, he was pretty successful as a farmer. But when the Revolutionary War began, Washington answered the call to duty and became a great patriot. He was one of the Founding Fathers and is considered the father of our country. Washington is probably most well-known for his Farewell Address where he warned the young nation about the dangers of getting involved in wars of expansion.

Jeffrey Finegan, Sr. is an author and historian who specializes in George Washington. Finegan was born and raised on a small family farm in central New Jersey. Like Washington, Finegan’s early life was spent in the agricultural world. As a young man, Finegan worked on his parents’ farm and learned the value of hard work. He also learned the importance of being independent and self-reliant. In 1983, Finegan received his BS in agriculture from Cornell University. After college, Finegan began a career in the banking industry. Once again working at independence (he had banked since he graduated high school), this time it came through owning banks