George Washington By 1homework Feb 22, 1732 George Washington is born Feb 1, 1752 Begins militia career Jun 15, 1775 Elected General and Commander in Chief Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Sep 3, 1783 Peace Treaty Signed Sep 10, 1786 Wants slavery to be abolished "I never mean to possess another slave by purchase; it being among my first wishes to see some plan adoped, by which slavery in this Country may be abolished by slow, sure & impreceptible degrees." Sep 17, 1787 U.S. Constitution is written Jan 1, 1789 Elected the first president of the United States Sep 19, 1796 Farewell Address Dec 14, 1799 George Washington died
