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George Washington was born
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Youth
George Washington spent most of his youth on the Rappahannock River. -
George's education
George was home schooled from the age of seven to fifteen. -
Surveying Party
When George was 16 he traveled with a surveying party plotting land. Washington received an appointment as official surveyor. -
Heir of the land
George Washington's brother, Lawrence, died of tuberculosis, which made George the heir of the Washington's land. -
Appointed a Rank
George Washington was appointed with the rank of major in the Virginia Militia. -
Attacking the French Post
George Washington attacked the French Post at Fort Dusquesne killing the commander, and 9 others. The French and Indian War had begun. -
George Washington gets Married
George married Martha Dandridge Custis, a charming and vivacious young women. -
Commissioned as Commander
Congress commissioned George Washington to take command of the Continental Army. -
The Battle of Yorktown
With the aid of the French, the Continental forces were able to capture the British under the command of George Washington. General Cornwallis didn't want to surrender so he sent his second in command. So, George Washington sent his second too. -
Becoming President
George Washington became the first president of the United States -
George Washington's Death
