Washington

George Washington

By rachelrene89

  • George Washington was born

    George Washington was born
    George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

  • Married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis

    Married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis

  • Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

    Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

  • The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress.

    The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress.

  • Victory at Yorktown

    Victory at Yorktown

  • Elected President of the Constitutional Convention

    Elected President of the Constitutional Convention

  • Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths.

    Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths.

  • The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.

    The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.

  • Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.

    Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.

  • Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

  • Commissioned Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the new United States Army

    Commissioned Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the new United States Army

  • Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67

    Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67