George Washington

February 22, 1732 — December 14, 1799

Born in National Monument, VA · Passed in Mount Vernon, VA

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National Monument, VA(1732)

February 22, 1732

Born in

National Monument, VA

Ferry Farm, VA(1738)

July 10, 1738

Moving

The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm where George Washington spent most of his childhood.

August 13, 1743

Augustine Washington's Death

Augustine Washington was George Washington's dad who passed away when George was only 11.

January 6, 1759

Marriage

George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis.

July 19, 1775

Commander of the Continental Army

The Congress appointed George Washington to be the commander of the Continental Army. He held this position for eight years.

December 23, 1783

George Resigns

After the American Revolution, Washington resigned his commission giving the people back the power and being known as a hero around the world.

October 24, 1787

Elected President of Constitutional Convention

Although determined to retire from public life after the Revolutionary War, Washington re-entered the public sphere and was unanimously elected president of what is now known as the Constitutional Convention. (Cited from https://washingtonpapers.org)

September 12, 1789

Elected President

1789: George Washington was unanimously elected as first President of the United States (Cited by https://washingtonpapers.org)

July 15, 1797

Refusing a third term

1797: Refusing a third term, Washington retired from the presidency and all public life. By leaving office after two terms, Washington set a precedent that has been held to by most of the American presidents who followed him. He returned to Mount Vernon and enjoyed a peaceful retirement. (Cited by -https://washingtonpapers.org)

Mount Vernon, VA(1799)

December 14, 1799

Death in

Mount Vernon, VA

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Biography

George Washington (February 22, 1732 (N.S.)[b] – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

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