George Washinton 5 (sidney)

By cantrelljohnston

  • George Washington

    George Washington
    George Washington was born February 22, 1732. He was born in Virginia. He was the fourth generation to live in America.

  • John Adams

    John Adams was very important to George. John nominated George to be Commander-in-Cheif. John Adams died in1826.

  • Samuel A. Otis

    Samuel A. Otis was an important person in George's life. Samuel was standing next to George when he was announced president. He swore him into president and he had to put his hand on the bible.

  • Smallpox!

    George got smallpox around 1752. This was during the time when Larence (Georges friend) had tuberculosis. George was lucky that he did not die from smallpox since there wasn't a cure at the time.

  • George's Friend Lawrence

    George's friend Lawrence helped George get jobs. Lawrence got him a job as a surveyor. George went to the west to be a surveyor.

  • War

    War
    George became head of the Continetal Army. The Coninetal Congress choose George to be in charge. He was head of the army during the Revolutionary War.

  • The Revolutionary War

    The Revolutionary War
    The Revolutionary War was happening in George Washington life. George Washington fought in the Revolutionary War. The war was between Great Britain and The 13 Colonies.

  • Training the Milita

    Training the Milita
    George had to train the volunteer milita. He had no military experience. George had to use the skills from the book he read to train the milita.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    During George's life the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was signed July 4,1776. George did not sign The Declaration of Independence.

  • The U.S Constitution

    The U.S Constitution
    The U.S Constitution was written during George's life. The Constitution was written in 1787. George signed the Constitution.

  • The First President

    The First President
    George Washington was the first president of the United States. He served for eight years. He became president April 30, 1789.

  • The Death of George

    The Death of George
    George Washington died December 14, 1799. He died in Mount Vernon at about 10:30 at night. George had woken up in the middle of the night and could hardly breath. Doctors gave him medicine but nothing worked. He knew he was close to death.