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George is Born
He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. -
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Starting a Career
Sometime during the year 1748 George started a career as a planter. -
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Surveyor
Good ole George became the offical surveyor of Culpeper County. -
Battle of the Monongahela
Serving under General Edward Braddock; the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians. -
George and Martha get Married!
George married Martha Dandridge Curtis on Jan. 6. Even though they didn't have any kids, Martha had other children from a previous marriage, so they raised them. -
Lexington and Concord
Shots were fired here and the weapon depot was destroyed. -
Continental Army
Congress creates the Continental Army on June 14 and appoints Washington as Major General the next day, on June 15. -
Signs the Declaration of Independence
He signed the document, and since he was involved in the American Revolution, this was exciting for him. -
American Victory at Yorktown
England surrenders at Yorktown, which was a major boost in the American Army. They had defeated the British! France then became their allies. Hooray! -
Washington Resigns
He resigns from post of Commander in Chief. -
Takes Oath as President
Wasington is sworn into office as the first President of the United States. He was the only president to have 100% of the people's votes. -
Signs First Act
President Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths -
The Bill of Rights Become Law
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans. -
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Congress Establishes a National Mint
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Death of George Wahsington
George died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67. His slaves were released in his last will. -
Martha Washington Dies
She passed away on May 22, 1802