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Birth
Washington was born in Wakefield, Virginia. -
Lieutenant Colonel / French and Indian War
Washington was commissioned to join the British army against the French. -
Marriage
George Washington married Martha Dandridge at age 27. -
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Revolutionary War
The war where the Americans fought for their freedom against the Britain. -
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Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington became the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. -
Crossing The Delaware
Washington famously crossed The Delaware River into Pennsylvania for a surprise attack. -
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Valley Forge
Washington tended and treated his army through a harsh winter in Valley Forge. -
The Signing of The Constitution
George Washington signs the United States Constitution. -
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Presidency
Geoge Washington was the first president of the United States. -
Second Term
George Washington won over a second term over John Adams in the Election of 1793. -
Whiskey Rebellion
A tax has been put on distilled spirits causing a rebellious reaction from Pennsylvania. Washington dispersed the rebellion by leading troops into the territory. -
Death
Washington died in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
