George Washington By Abbott!! Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born at Westmoreland County, Virginia Apr 23, 1743 Washington's father died. May 28, 1754 Washington Starts French & Indian War Jul 9, 1755 Colonel Washington was with General Edward Braddock when ambushed by the French and Indians. Jun 15, 1775 Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Apr 30, 1789 George Washington became the first president on April 30th 1789. Jun 1, 1789 Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths. Apr 22, 1793 Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain. Sep 18, 1793 Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Dec 14, 1799 George Washington passed away on the evening of December 14th 1799.
