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George Washington's Life

By Anis Sarajlic

  • Birth

    Birth
    Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

  • Surrendered

    Surrendered
    Colonel Washington surrendered Fort Necessity in the French and Indian War

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis

  • Elected

    Elected
    Elected delegate to the First Continental Congress

  • Commander in Chief.

    Commander in Chief.
    Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

  • Victory

    Victory
    Victory at Yorktown

  • 1st President

    1st President
    Elected first President of the United States - the United States flag had 13 stars

  • U.S. Capitol

    U.S. Capitol
    Washington approved plans for the U.S. Capitol.

  • Farewell Address

    Farewell Address
    Published his Farewell Address, refusing a third term.

  • Death

    Death
    Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67