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This is a timeline about the various yet important dates in George Washington's life.
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Born in Popes Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father was Augustine "Gus" Washington (1693–1743) and his mother was Mary Ball Washington (1708–1789)
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During the French and Indian War, Washington given rank of major, and he was sent to assess the strength of the French at Ohio Country Valley.
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Washington received a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Virginia Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Washington successfully attacked the French camp near present Jumonville. Lieutenant Colonel Washington built Fort Necessity but was forced to surrender it to overwhelming French and Indian forces.
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Serving under General Edward Braddock, George Washington and the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians.
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Governor Dinwiddie appoints Washington as commander in chief of all Virginia forces with the new rank of colonel.
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George Washington successfully drove the French away from Fort Duquesne. However, he failed to secure a commission as a British officer and turned to working as a politician.
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He married a wealthy widow, Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis. The marriage was childless but the couple raised her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, from her previous marriage.
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Washington was elected delegate to the First Continental Congress. By this year, Washington owned 6,500 acres at Mount Vernon, with over 100 slaves
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Washington was appointed general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army. (once again won his rank)
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On this very date, George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Battle of Harlem Heights was taken place on this date and was where Washington's army repulses British attacks.
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During the Battle of White Plains, General Washington was being defeated, so he was left with no choice but to retreat to the west pursued by Cornwallis.
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Washington crosses the Delaware River and captures a Hessian force (German mercenaries) at Trenton, New Jersey.
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General Washingtong had a war on this date, but, even with great effort, he and his troop army was defeated at Brandywine.
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The British army surrenders at Yorktown - a devastating effect on the British!
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Washington resigns his commission as commander-in-chief to the Congress of the Confederation.
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Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States in New York City. He was addressed as "Mr. President."
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President Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths. Congress established the Department of Foreign Affairs (now the Department of State).
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The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.
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Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain.
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As he notices his aging days, he published his Farewell Address which was issued as a public letter.
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He died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67. He arranged for his slaves to be freed in his last will and testament.
