George Washington

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  • George Washington was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia

    George Washington was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia

  • Washington owned his first slaves at the age of 11

    Washington owned his first slaves at the age of 11

  • Washington was appointed county of Culpeper. He was only 17 years old.

  • Washington travels to Barbados with his half- brother Lawrence in an attempt tp cure respiratory illness

  • Washington recongnized for his conduct in battle with a promotion and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia

  • Washington marries Martha Custis

    Washington marries Martha Custis

  • Revolutionary War begin (the 13 colonies against Britain)

    Revolutionary War begin (the 13 colonies against Britain)

  • Washington recieved a letter from Philis Wheatley containing an ode written in his honor

    Washington recieved a letter from Philis Wheatley containing an ode written in his honor

  • Revolutionary War ended

    Revolutionary War ended

  • Washington presides over the constitutional Convention (US constitution was written)

    Washington presides over the constitutional Convention (US constitution was written)

  • Washington was elected president

    Washington was elected president

  • Washington was elected president for his second term

  • Washingtons second term ended- John Adams becomes president

  • Washington died at Mount Vernon, located in Fairfax county, Virginia

  • Washington left instructions in his will for the emancipation of his slaves upon the death of Martha Washington

    Washington left instructions in his will for the emancipation of his slaves upon the death of Martha Washington

  • Washington was put on the one dollar bill

    Washington was put on the one dollar bill