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George Washington was born on this day in Westmoreland, Virginia. His parents are Augustine and Mary Ball Washington.
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George volunteered to be an aide-de-camp to general Edward Braddock.
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George Washington was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in this year.
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George married Martha Dandridge Custis. They had no kids together, but the couple raised Martha's children from her earlier marriage.
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When Lawrence, George's brother, and Lawrence's wife died, George inherited Mount Vernon.
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George Washington rejoined the Virginia Militia in this year.
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George Washington signed the Declaration of Independece.
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George Washington delivers his Farewell Address to the army,
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He became the first president in a unanimous election.
