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Washinton was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia
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George Washington was the official surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia
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George Washinton married Martha Dandridge Custis when he was almost 27 years old.
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Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress. Washington was a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congress.
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Washington led the Continental army in defeating the British army in the Revolutionary War. The final victory came in Yorktown when General Cornwallis surrendered.
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Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention. The United States Constitution was created at the convention.
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George Washington was elected the first President of the United States of America. The United States had thirteen stars representing the 13 states at that time.
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Washinton signs the Bill of Rights making it law. These are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights guarantee basic liberities to Americans, including, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Washinton was elected President of the United States for a second term.
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Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.
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Washington refused a thrid term as President and gave a farewell address.
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Washington died at his home at Mount Vernon at the age of 67.
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The Washinton Monument was opened the day before Washinton's birthday, 86 years after his death.
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The current design of the quarter was created in 1932 with Washington of the front of the coin.
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The current $1 bill design is from 1963 and has George Washinton on the front of the bill.
