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George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, his parents were Augustine and Mary Ball Washington.
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After General Braddock's troops are defeated by French and Indians;
Governor Dinwidie appoints Washington as Commander in Chief of all Virginia forces with the new rank of colonel. -
George Washington marries wealthy widow Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis.
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After shots are fired at Lexington and Concord, George Washington is appointed general and commander in chief of the new Continental Army.
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George Washington signs the Declaration of Independence.
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George Washington is unanimously elected as the first president of the United States.
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George Washington is re-elected as president and issues the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.
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George Washington dies at Mount Vernon at the age of 67, in his last will and testament he arranged for his slaves to be freed.