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Birth
George Washinton lived here until he was three years old. His birthplace is Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
Father Dies
George Washington stays in America and does not receive the same formal education that his brothers had in England. -
First job as surveyor
George Washington surveys property of Lord Thomas Fairfax. He starts saving money and then purchasing land. By the age of 21, he owns 1500 acres. -
Brother Lawrence Dies
When Lawrence dies, George Washington takes a position in the militia. -
French and Indian War
George Washington is sent on a mission to deliver a letter to the French commander. -
Marriage
George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. She had two children Martha (Patsy) and John (Jackie). They became Washington's step children. -
Start of American Revolution
John Adams nominates George Washinton as Commander in Chief by the Continental Congress.
He accepts and asks that he not be paid. -
American Revolution Ends
The war ends with the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. On November 20, 1782, Great Britain acknowledged the independence of the United States, and on September 3, 1783, a treaty of peace was signed at Versailles in France, and America was free. (http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/washington/george2.html, February 3, 2015) -
President George Washington
History of George Washington George Washinton is sworn in as President of the United States of America. -
Death
Video of George Washington's Life George Washington falls ill after riding around his estate and then walking it the next day.
Henry Lee a cavalry officer declares, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
