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George Washington was born
Goerge Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
Death of Washington's Father
Augustine Washington, Georges father, dies of a stomach disorder when George was only 11 years old. -
Appointed Surveyor
George Washington was appointed official surveyor for Culpeper County, VA at the age of 17. -
Washington was given rank of Major (French and Indian War)
Washington led a force of soldiers from Virginia Regiment and Native-American warriors to Jumonville Glen, PA. This eventually led to the French and Indian War. -
Battle of Monongahela
Washington was serving under General Edward Braddok and the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians. -
Washington was appointed commander in chief of all Virginia forces
Governor Dinwiddie appoints Washington as commander in chief of all Virginia forces with the new rank of Colonel. -
George Washington Married
Goerge Washington married a 26 year old wealthy widow named Martha Dandridge Curtis in her home in New Kent County. -
Revolutionary Battles; George Washington appointed commander-in-chief of Continental Army
On April 19th shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. Soon after Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army. -
Declaration of Indepedence
George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Monmouth
This Battle took place on the 27th and 28th of June in New Jersey. -
Washington Sets Up Headquarters
Washington sets up headquarters at West Point, New York on July 8th, 1778. -
France Declares War
On July 10th 1778, France declares war on Britain. -
Peace Plan
On August 14th, 1779, a peace plan was approved by Congress stipulating independence and British evacuation of Americans. -
Goerge Washington Became President
on April 30th George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States. He took the oath of office in New York City and was addressed as "Mr. President" -
Bill of Rights
On December 15th, the Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans. -
Re-Elected President
George Washington was re-elected as president of the United States on March 4th, 1792. He recieved 132 electoral votes. -
Neutrality Proclamation
Washington issued the Neutrality Proclimation to keep the United States out of the war between Great Britain and France. -
Whiskey Rebellion
On August 7th, 1794 Washington invoked the Militia Law of 1792 to supress the Pennsylvania farmers who refused to pay federal whiskey tax. -
Goerge Washington Died
George Washinton died at the age of 67 on December 14th 1799. He Passed away in Mount Vernon and in his last will he arranged for all of his slaves to be feed.
