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The day and place George Washington Born
The day and place George was born: February 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, VA -
Copies "Rules of Civility".
At age 16, copies the "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior." -
Lawerence
July, inherits rights to Mount Vernon plantation upon the death of brother Lawrence Washington. -
1775
Washington takes command of colonial forces resisting the British occupation of Boston on the banks of the Charles River, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
1783
Washington tenders his resignation as commander in chief to the Congress of the Confederation, meeting in Annapolis. -
1789
In April of 1789, George Wahington traveled from Virgina to the nation's capital. -
Inauguration
Washington's Inauguration was held. -
1789
The Judiciary Act of 1789 provivded for a Supreme Court of 6 justices. -
1791
In 1791, Congress imposed a tax on all whiskey. -
Washington dies
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
