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Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia
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Official Surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia
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Colonel Washington surrendered Fort Necessity in the French and Indian War
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Married Martha Dandridge Custis
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The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress.
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Elected first President of the United States
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Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths.
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The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.
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Re-elected President of the United States
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Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67