George Washington

  • George Washington was born at Westmoreland County, Virginia

    George Washington was born at Westmoreland County, Virginia
  • Washington's father died.

    Washington's father died.
  • Washington Starts French & Indian War

    Washington Starts French & Indian War
  • Colonel Washington was with General Edward Braddock when ambushed by the French and Indians.

    Colonel Washington was with General Edward Braddock when ambushed by the French and Indians.
  • Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

    Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
  • George Washington became the first president on April 30th 1789.

    George Washington became the first president on April 30th 1789.
  • Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths.

    Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths.
  • Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.

    Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.
  • Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
  • George Washington passed away on the evening of December 14th 1799.

    George Washington passed away on the evening of December 14th 1799.