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Born
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
Became major in Virginia militia
In the year 1753, Washington became major in the Virginia militia. -
Colonel in command of Virginia militia in French and Indian War
From 1754-1758, Washington fought the French and Indian War, and rose to the rank of colonel in command of the Virginia militia. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
In 1759, Washington was appointed to the Virginia House of Burgesses and remained until 1774. -
Married Martha Dandridge Custis
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Justice of the Peace in Fairfax County, VA.
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First and Second Continental Congress
Member of Virginia's delegation. (1774-1775) -
Commander of Continental Army
Commander of Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. (1775-1783) -
U.S. Constitution
Elected President of the Constitutional Convention that wrote up the Constitution. -
First President of United States
George Washington became the first president of the United States. Term: 1789-1797 -
Commissioned Commander in Chief of US Army
Commissioned Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of new United States Army. -
Died
George Washington died at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
