The Life of George Washington

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    Through the Years

  • The birth of George Washington

    The birth of George Washington

    Born on Popes Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia. click here for more info
  • He's Married!

    He's Married!

    Married wealth widow Mrs. Martha Dandridge Cutis. There marriage was childless, but they raised her two sons from a previous marriage.
  • New General

    New General

    Appointed general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    George Washington signed the Declaration of Indepence.
  • Oath of Office

    Oath of Office

    Washington took the oath of offcie as the first president of the United States in New York. He was addeessed as "Mr. President"

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  • 1st president

    1st president

    Unaimously elected frist president of the United States.
  • Neutrality Proclamation

    Neutrality Proclamation

    Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United states out od the war between France and Great Britain.
  • Whiskey Rebellion

    Whiskey Rebellion

    Washington invoked the Militia Law of 1794 to surpress the Pennsylvania farmers who refused to pay the Federal whiskey tax.

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