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He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington.
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Sometime during the year 1748 George started a career as a planter.
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Good ole George became the offical surveyor of Culpeper County.
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Serving under General Edward Braddock; the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians.
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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.
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Shots were fired here and the weapon depot was destroyed.
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Congress creates the Continental Army on June 14 and appoints Washington as Major General the next day, on June 15.
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He signed the document, and since he was involved in the American Revolution, this was exciting for him.
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England surrenders at Yorktown, which was a major boost in the American Army. They had defeated the British! France then became their allies. Hooray!
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He resigns from post of Commander in Chief.
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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.
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President Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.
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George died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67. His slaves were released in his last will.
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She passed away on May 22, 1802