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Born
George Washington was born on this day in Westmoreland, Virginia. His parents are Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. -
Job as planter
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Surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia
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Aide-de-Camp
George volunteered to be an aide-de-camp to general Edward Braddock. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
George Washington was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in this year. -
Married
George married Martha Dandridge Custis. They had no kids together, but the couple raised Martha's children from her earlier marriage. -
Inherited Mout Vernon
When Lawrence, George's brother, and Lawrence's wife died, George inherited Mount Vernon. -
Rejoined Militia
George Washington rejoined the Virginia Militia in this year. -
Declaration of Independence
George Washington signed the Declaration of Independece. -
Farewell Address
George Washington delivers his Farewell Address to the army, -
President of the Constitutional Convention
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First President
He became the first president in a unanimous election.
