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Early Life
George Washington was born on Pops Creek Farm in Westmoreland County. -
Early Life
George Washington's father, dies -
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Early Life
He entered public service at the you ago of 17,he become government surveyor -
Military Service
Lt. Col. Washington successfully attacked Fort Dunkin's French camp, the first meeting of the French and Indian Wars -
Views on Slavery
In 1774, Washington publicly condemned slave trade on the moral grounds of the Fairfax resolution. -
Legacy
Joined the Virginia House of Burgesses -
Legacy
He was elected general and commander-in -chief of the continental Army -
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Military Service
He led U.S. army at revolution war -
Military Service
The United States commands a major U.S. military force in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is surrounding British-occupied Boston. -
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Political Career
The U.S. Congress has ordered Washington to respond to attacks by Britain, India, and loyalty on settlements along the New York and Pennsylvania borders. -
Political Career
He led the continental army to its final victory against England,at the Battle of Yorktown,Virginia,in 1781 -
Legacy
George Washington led U.S. army for the victory during the revolutionary war -
Legacy
After the war,Washington presided over the constitutional Convention,where the U.S. constitution was written. -
Political Career
Washington was informed that he was unanimously elected the first president of the United States. -
Political Career
Washington issued a declaration of neutrality to keep the United States in the war between France and Britain -
Views on Slavery
Before he stepped down,washington delivered his Farewell Address -
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Views on Slavery
The distillery was built on Mount Vernon Farm. -
Views on Slavery
Washington drafted his will to free the slaves at Martha's death