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  George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He was born on his father's plantation in Pope's Creek Westmoreland County, Virginia.
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  A biography of George Washington's life.
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  In 1754, George Washington was commissioned a lieutenant colonel.
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  On July 4, 1754 Washington surrenders to the French at Fort Necessity.
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  In May of 1755, Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
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  On January 6, 1759, George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis.
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  On December 23, 1783, Washington resigns as the Commader in Chief of the Continental Army.
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  On April 30, 1789 George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United Sates.
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  On September 17, 1976, Geroge Washington delivers his Farewell Address.
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  George Washington ends his second presidential term.
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  George Washington died on December 17, 1799. He was buried in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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