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George Washington is Born
George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, his parents were Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. -
Battle of the Monongahela
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. -
Married
George Washington marries wealthy widow Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis. -
Appointed General
After shots are fired at Lexington and Concord, George Washington is appointed general and commander in chief of the new Continental Army. -
Declaration of Independence
George Washington signs the Declaration of Independence. -
Elected President
George Washington is unanimously elected as the first president of the United States. -
Re-election
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. -
Death
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.