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Birth
George Washington was born February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland country, Virginia -
Household He Grew Up In
George moves to the Ferry Farm and spends most of hid youth living there -
Dad's Death
George's dad died when he was only 11 years old, his dad was known as Augustine Washington and George inherited 10 slaves from hid dad. -
His Travels
George Washington traveled to Barbados with his half brother to cure the latter of a respiratory illness.he later get a small contract of small pox -
War
He later returns during a battle between the French and the British, Washington showed a great act of courage and leadership by having a great conduct during battle he later got promoted and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia. -
His Resignation
At the end of the American Revolution he resigned his commission, and gave the power to the people and he was known for a hero after that -
President
He decides to go along on this sphere of being elected and in 1789 George Washington was elected at the first president of the united states -
2 Terms
He was only a great president for only 2 terms of his career -
3rd Term
He refused a 3rd term and retired from presidency and all public life -
Death
George Washington passed away on December 14 from a throat infection called epiglottitis in his bedroom at Mount Vernon. He was surrounded by close friends and his loving wife Martha.
