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Birth
On this day Our first president was born. His name is George Washington. -
Augustin's Death
On this day George washington's father, Augustine washington passed away. George was only 11 years old. Following the death of his father, George washington's formal education ended -
To Barbados
George Washington travels to Barbados with his half-brother lawrence in an attemot to cure the latter of a repiratory illness. WHile there George contacts smallpox. -
Return to Ohio
Washington return to the ohio frontier as a volunteer aide for General braddock. During a battle between the french and the british near the monongahela river. -
Marriage
George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. Martha was a youngwidow who had inherited an enormous amount of wealt after the passing of her first husband -
Commander
On this day Congress apointed George Washington to be the commander of the continental army. He would hof his position for the entire American Revolution, A total of Eight years -
President
On this day George washington becomes the first president of the United States. He was actually elected unanimously. He was president from the years of 1789 through 1797 -
Death
On this day George Washington passes away in Mount Vernon, Va. He was surrounded by people who were close to him including his wife who sat at the foot of the bed.
