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Washington is born
Washington was born February 22nd, 1732, in Virginia of the British Colonies -
School finished
It it is believed that Washington finished his formal school when he was 15. -
Land Surverying
At 16, he was hired to survey the Shenandoah land for Lord Thomas Fairfax -
Trip to Barbados
Along with his brother, Lawrence, they set out to Barbados to see if the warm temperature to help with his TB, George would end up getting smallpox. -
Lawrence's Death
Due to his brothers death, George would end up inheriting his estate on Mount Vernon. -
Commission in the Militia
He was given a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel and lead a company in the French and Indian War -
Promotion
Washington was then promoted to the rank of Colonel -
In Battle
Washington while in battle, had his horse shot out from under him twice, and have his superior officer General Edward Braddock -
Retaking the Fort
Washington once again, leads his forces into battle, and would recapture Fort Duquesne, a fort he had lost prior to the French -
Leaving the Army
At the end of the French and Indian War, he resigned his commision, and left to Mount Vernon. -
Commander-in-chief
In 1775, Congress elected that George Washington was to lead the Continental Army -
Crossing the Delaware
Come around Christmas time of 1776, Washington's men were at low morale, and close to breaking, but Washington would lead his men across the Delaware River and March to a Hessian position, and capture them and receive lots of equipment. -
Valley Forge
Enter the winter of 1777, Washington and his men would face the hardship and reach one of the lowest points throughout the war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Washington along with support from the French Navy and Army encircled the British Army in the South at Yorktown, and effectively end the Revolution. -
Peace
The formal peace treaty, the Treaty of Paris would be signed in 1783 -
1st President
Unanimously elected by his peers, it is decided George Washington will be the first US President. -
Reelection
Once again, Washington would be the US President after a unanimous reelection. -
Whiskey's Rebellion
Washington would lead federal troops against a rebellion and show the Federal government was willing to enforce laws. -
Jay's Treaty
Washington signs a treaty between the US and Britain that would help avoid war between the two nations. -
Washington resigns
After another four year term, Washington declines to take a third, his example of Presidency would be a model for years to come