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Birthday
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
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Birth-Death
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French and Indian War
George Washington was sent to ask the French to remove themselves from British territory. When the French refused. Washington went back to his superior and the British consequently attacked the French. Thus starting the French and Indian War. -
Major General and Commander-in-Chief
After many disputes with Great Britain and the American colonies, the colonies were ready for battle. -
Commander
At 23, Washington was named commander for all of Virginia's troops. -
Crossed the Delaware River
Washington and his troops attacked unsuspecting troops and defeated the British. -
Cornwallis falls
The French and Colony soldiers jointly attacked and defeated General Cornwallis and the British Army. This resulted in the end of the French and Indian War. -
Washington resigns as commander- in-chief
Washington retired from the military and returned home to Mount Vernon. -
Farewell Address
Washington turned the government over to John Adams. -
Death
George Washington died at home with his wife Martha.