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Early Life
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and he was born in a wealthy farming family in Virginia. -
Early Life
He entered public service and become a government surveyor when he was 17 years old. -
Military Service
In 1753, he joined the volunteer militia and took the lead in the French and Indian War 1754. -
Military Service
He led the troop in the French and Indian War. -
Political Career
He joined the Virginia House of Burgesses. -
Political Career
He was elected as commander in chief of the Continental Army. -
Military Service
George Washington had a victory on the Christmas Attack which acrossed the Delaware River. -
Military Service
He has won in the Battle of Yorktown. -
Political Career
He joined the Constitutional Convention -
Political Career
He was elected as the first president of the United States. -
View on Slavery
He thought that slavery need to be ended. He talked about slavery privately. But he set all his slaves free after his death. -
Legacy
George Washington set a lot of precedents and delivered his Farewell Address. -
Legacy
The two-term limit for president set by Washington became the 22nd Amendment.