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George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, VA.
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Appointed in the militia with the rank of major.
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The French and English were both determined to gain ownership over the Mississippi River, Washington fought in the French and the Indians. Eventually he was promoted to commander of all Virginia militia.
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Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis.
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Embracing his status as a head figure in his community, Washington is elected into the Virginia house of Burgesses.
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Colonial militia and British soldiers face off at Lexington and Concord. (First battles of the Revolutionary War)
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Washington is appointed commander in chief of the armed forces of the United Colonies.
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Washington scores a victory against the British in an attack at Trenton.
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Maryland's version of the Articles of Confederation makes them the governing document of the new United States of America.
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Washington gives his well known, Newburgh Address.
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The Secretary of the Congress informs Washington of his election as the president of the United States.
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Congress informs Washington to pick the location of the permanent capital. Washington will spend the next few years planning the city that will represent his name.
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Reelected unanimously, Washington is president for a second term.
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Due to conflict with France, Washington accepts command of American military forces. He is then commissioned lieutenant general.
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Sick with a throat infection, Washington dies at Mount Vernon.