Gearge Washington By Luis.Reyes Jun 26, 1732 Washington is born in Westmoreland Period: Aug 1, 1732 to Sep 29, 1799 George Washington Aug 3, 1754 Washington starts a career in the military in the French and Indian war Dec 31, 1775 Washington becomes the head of the Continental Army in the American Revolution Oct 5, 1781 The Britsh surrender Jan 28, 1787 Washington heads the Constitutional Convention Sep 26, 1789 Washington becomes the 1st U.S President Jan 1, 1793 Washington announces the Proclamation of Neutrality Feb 25, 1797 Washington retires to Mount Vernon Sep 29, 1799 Washington was assassinated