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Born
Westmoreland County, VA -
A Start in Politics
Washington was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia (the local governing body of Virginia). -
Married Martha Cutis
Martha was a rich widow who had two children, Martha "Patsy" and John "Jacky." Their home in Virginia was called Mt. Vernon. George and Martha did not have children together. -
Revolutionary War
Washington was chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Colonial Army. -
The US Constitution
Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the US Constitution was written. -
President of the US
Washington was unanimously elected President of the United States of America by electors. Both votes were unanimous. John Adams was his vice-president. Washington's first inauguration took place in New York City, New York (which was the first capital of the USA, from 1789 to 1790). -
President of the US
During Washington's presidency, the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution) was adopted. The Bill of Rights guarantees the rights of the American people. In Washington's cabinet were Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State), Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury), Henry Knox (Secretary of War), and Edmund Randolph (Attorney General). -
Washington died
Washington died at his home, Mt. Vernon, located in Fairfax County, Virginia. After his death, the nation's capital was moved from Philadelphia to a location on the border of Virginia and Maryland near Washington's home, and was named Washington, District of Columbia in his honor.