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The day and place George was born: February 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, VA
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At age 16, copies the "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior."
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July, inherits rights to Mount Vernon plantation upon the death of brother Lawrence Washington.
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Washington takes command of colonial forces resisting the British occupation of Boston on the banks of the Charles River, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Washington tenders his resignation as commander in chief to the Congress of the Confederation, meeting in Annapolis.
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In April of 1789, George Wahington traveled from Virgina to the nation's capital.
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Washington's Inauguration was held.
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 provivded for a Supreme Court of 6 justices.
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In 1791, Congress imposed a tax on all whiskey.
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December 14, Washington dies at Mount Vernon, of a throat infection, after making a tour of his estate on horseback in severe winter weather. Washington arranges for his slaves to be freed in his last will and testament
