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Washington's Early Life
Washington lost his father at an early age. He spend few years as a child at mount Vernon and then returned as a teenager before eventually owning the plantation. -
Washington's Early Education
He received formal education =, but didn't attend college. Social education in colonial America became key in his personal and professional advancement. -
Washington's Early Job
George Washington's first career was as a surveyor, while surveying he gained an intimate knowledge of Indian Country and a small fortune in land. -
Washington's Military Career
While Washington has no previous military experience he was made commander of all of Virginia militia. -
Washington As Commander
While he was commander he helped defeat the French and capture Fort Duquesne, Washington's first battle ignited a World War. -
Washington Surrenders
Shortly after Washington was made commander, he surrendered to the French at Fort Nesccessity. -
Washington In The Revolutionary War
Attending the second Continental congress in military uniform, Washington was appointed as commander in Chief of the Continental Army by his fellow congressmen. -
Washington Fighting
With the arrival of heavy guns, Washington made the bold decision to place these artillery pieces upon Dorohester Heights, from this position Washington could forget about the British ships. -
Independence
The Continental congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, two days later on July 4, 1776 Independence was granted. -
Washington as President
George Washington was made President of the United States in 1789. Making him the first president of the United States -
Washington passing Laws
Washington established the trait of a cabinet of advisers, Washington signed into the first copyright law. -
Washington's Presidency
While Washington was president he passed more laws than he vetoed, he only vetoed one law.
