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George Washington was born
George Washington was born on February 22, 2012 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Augustine and Mary Washington. -
Washington Joins Military Force
He was and adjunct for a Virginian district when he first joined the army. -
George Washington Attacks French Scouting Party
He attacked a French scouting party on his way to Fort Duquesne. His soldiers killed twelve people and wounded 22 more. -
George Washington Surrenders
George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French Army after being forced to do so. -
French and Indians Attack
Washington was with General Edward Braddock when they were ambushed by the French and indians. -
Washington Gets Married
Washington marries a rich widow named Martha Curtis. -
George Loses New York
George loses New York to the Bristish Army and doesn't get captures since he successfully evacuated his troops. -
George Becomes a Commander and Chief
He become Commander of Chief of Continental Forces. His first task was training over 10,000 new soldiers. -
Crosses Delaware River
In his attempt to capture Trenton, Washington crosses the Delaware River. -
Winter of 1777
Many of Washington's troops suffered hardships during this cold winter. A portion of his troops did die during the winter. -
Takes Princeton
George Washington takes over Princeton, New Jersey from the British forces. -
George Washington Recieves Award
Washington recieves award for leadearship assistance from Prussian Barron von Steuben and the French Marquis de Lafayette. -
British Colony Fell
When the British colony fell, George Washington was noted for his military and combative strategies. -
Washington is in Philidelphia
Washington was present at the Constitutional Convention in Philidelphia where the Constitution was originally drafted. -
Becomes President
Washington became our first president on April 30. The vote for the first president was unanimous. -
First Census
The first census took place during the time George was in office. 3,929,214 people were counted -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights came into effect and was said the have been one of the highest achievements George Washington had during his time in office. -
Second Term
Washington started his second term, and still all the votes for president were unanimous. -
Keeping the U.S. out of War
Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain. -
Retirement
George finally retired from politics and went to live on Mt. Vernon. -
Health is Hurting
George Washington is becoming sick and his health was deteriorating. -
Death
George Washington dies in December 14 1799, becasue of pneumonia.
