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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S LIFE

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  • Birthday

    Born in Popes Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia.
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    George Washington's Lfe

  • Appointed official surveyor

    Appointed official surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    Washington given rank of major and he was sent to assess the strength of the French at Ohio Country Valley
  • Washington as Commander in chief

    Washington as Commander in chief

    Governor Dinwiddie appoints Washington as commander in chief of all Virginia forces with the new rank of colonel
  • Marrige

    Marrige

    Married Wealthy widow Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis. The marriage was childless but the couple raised her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, from her previous marriage
  • Declaration Of Independence

    Declaration Of Independence

    Signed the Declaration of Independence
  • Farewell Address

    Farewell Address

    Published his Farewell Address which was issued as a public letter
  • Death

    Death

    Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67.