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George Washington's Life

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  • Birth

    Birth
    George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
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    French and Indian War

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Washington married Martha Custis.

  • Commander in Chief

    Commander in Chief
    He was elected Commander in Cheif of the Continental Army that fought in the Revolutionary War.
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    Revolutionary War

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was signed.

  • Victory at Yorktown

    Victory at Yorktown
    Washington's army defeated the British, ending the revolutionary war.

  • Elected first President of the US

    Elected first President of the US
    He was elected as the first President of the United States of America.

  • Reelected President

    Reelected President
    He was reelected to a second term as president.

  • Farewell Address

    Farewell Address
    He published a Farewell address, which said he did not want a third term.

  • Death, at age 67

    Death, at age 67
    Washington died at Mount Vernon, at the age of 67.