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date of birth
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he grew older
George’s half-brother Lawrence and his friend and mentor Colonel William Fairfax, hatched a plan for the 14 year old that would have him joining a Royal Navy frigate anchored along the Virginia shore as a midshipmen. -
george washington accompanied his brother
George Washington accompanied his older half-brother Lawrence to the island of Barbados – the only foreign country that Washington would visit during his lifetime. -
killed many solders
While both sides claim the other side fired first, Washington’s forces killed many of the French soldiers camped beneath the rocks. -
risked his life for other people
Washington had two horses shot out from underneath him and his coat was pierced by four musket balls. At Kip’s Bay and the Battle of Princeton (map), Washington risked his own life when rushing to the front lines to rally his flagging troops. -
he signed the bill
Washington signed a bill authorizing the creation of a Department of Foreign Affairs (future State Department) and a Secretary of State. -
creating the us navy
Washington, through the Naval Act of 1794, authorized the construction of six frigates – thereby creating the United States Navy. -
death
he died of laryngitis
