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Born
George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia to Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball -
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Washingtions move
Washington family moves to Ferry Farm (a plantation on the Rappahannock); George Washington spends most of his youth here. -
Father dies
Augustine Washington, George’s father, dies. George Washington is only 11 years old. Although George Washington is the older child of his household, Augustine leaves most of his property to his sons. Following the death of his father, George Washington’s formal education ended and working for the family begain. -
French and indian war
George Washington was given the rank of major in this war. His job was to see how strong the French were at Ohio Country Valley. Washington returns to the Ohio frontier as a volunteer aide for General Braddock. During a battle between the French and the British near the Monongahela River, Washington exhibited great courage and leadership. He was later recognized for his conduct in battle with a promotion and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia. -
Getting marred
Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6th.A native of the Tidewater region of Virginia, Martha Custis was a young widow who had inherited an enormous amount of wealth after the passing of her first husband. They did not have children together, but Martha had two of her own from a previous marriage. -
George farming
1759-1775: George Washington was a Gentleman Farmer at Mount Vernon in the years between his marriage to Martha and the onset of the American Revolution. Washington experimented with different farming techniques while also expanding his home at Mount Vernon. -
Revolutionary Battles
On April 19th shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. George Washington was appointed general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army -
Declaration of Independece
The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th -
End of Revolution
1783: Following the end of the American Revolution, Washington addressed Congress on December 23 in Annapolis and resigned his commission. Through this action, Washington gave the power back to the people and was declared a hero around the world. -
Constitutional Convention.
1787: Although determined to retire from public life after the Revolutionary War, Washington enters the public sphere and is unanimously elected president of what is now known as the Constitutional Convention. -
President George Washingtion
George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States. He took the oath of office on April 30th in New York City. He 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. -
Second term
1793: Washington begins his second term as President -
Whiskey Rebellion
On August 7th, Washington invoked the Militia Law of 1792 to suppress the Pennsylvania farmers who refused to pay the federal whiskey tax. -
George Washington's death
George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14th. He was 67 years old. In his last will and testament he arranged for all of his slaves to be freed.
