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George Washington

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  • Born

    George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

  • Became major in Virginia militia

    In the year 1753, Washington became major in the Virginia militia.

  • Colonel in command of Virginia militia in French and Indian War

    From 1754-1758, Washington fought the French and Indian War, and rose to the rank of colonel in command of the Virginia militia.

  • Virginia House of Burgesses

    In 1759, Washington was appointed to the Virginia House of Burgesses and remained until 1774.
  • Married Martha Dandridge Custis

    Married Martha Dandridge Custis

  • Justice of the Peace in Fairfax County, VA.

  • First and Second Continental Congress

    Member of Virginia's delegation. (1774-1775)

  • Commander of Continental Army

    Commander of Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. (1775-1783)
  • U.S. Constitution

    U.S. Constitution

    Elected President of the Constitutional Convention that wrote up the Constitution.
  • First President of United States

    First President of United States

    George Washington became the first president of the United States. Term: 1789-1797

  • Commissioned Commander in Chief of US Army

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

  • Died

    George Washington died at Mount Vernon, Virginia.