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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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George Washington was part of the continental congress in 1774. He was a representative for a state. The Continental Congress was where elected representatives of colonists assembled in revolt against British rule.
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While attending the First Continental Congress, Washington responds to a letter from Captain Robert Mackenzie, then in Boston. A fellow Virginia officer, criticizes the behavior of the city's rebellious population. Washington sharply disagrees and defends the actions of Boston's patriots.
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In 1775, George Washington was voted to lead the continental army. They were very poorly trained troops but had some help from Friedrich Von Steuben. They eventually were trained right and actually defeated the British.
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In 1776, George Washington helped properly make the declaration of Independence. He then signed it on this date.
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Washington crosses the Delaware River in Ohio. He and his troops capture a Hessian force (German mercenaries) at the Battle of Trenton. This all happened in New Jersey.
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In 1789, Washington was unanimous voted into his first presidency. He was basically pushed into his first one but he took the job to lead and help the people. He is a man of not saying no.
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The electoral votes are counted and Washington is unanimously re-elected to the presidency. He doesn't exactly want to but he does it for the people. John Adams elected vice-president.
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The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a home product by the newly formed federal government.
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George retired from the presidency this year, refusing to serve a third term. This set up the two term limit.
