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.
George Washington was the first president of the United States, Commanding General during the American Revolution and remains as one of the most influential and famous figures in American history. His contribution extends far beyond perhaps any other in the history of the United States. He was involved twice in Germantown's contribution to American history. In 1777 during the Revolution he led the American Army in the Battle of Germantown. In 1793 to escape the Yellow Fever Epidemic, the capitol was moved from Philadelphia to Germantown.