close up, 1  to come together in close array; converge: The enemy was closing up on us from both flanks. 2  to bring to an end; cease: The company is closing up its overseas operations. 3  to become silent or uncommunicative. 4  to reduce or eliminate spacing material between (units of set type).
For the US Navy officer, see George Washington Williams (naval officer). George Washington Williams (October 16, 1849 â August 2, 1891) was an American Civil War soldier, Christian minister, politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer on African-American history. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free State.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Washington (February 22, 1732 â December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789â1797), the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.