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George Washinton is born
Washinton was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia -
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George Washinton's Life
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Surveyor
George Washington was the official surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia -
Marries Martha Dandridge Custis
George Washinton married Martha Dandridge Custis when he was almost 27 years old. -
Continental Army
Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress. Washington was a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congress. -
Victory at Yorktown
Washington led the Continental army in defeating the British army in the Revolutionary War. The final victory came in Yorktown when General Cornwallis surrendered. -
Constitutional Convention
Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention. The United States Constitution was created at the convention. -
First President
George Washington was elected the first President of the United States of America. The United States had thirteen stars representing the 13 states at that time. -
Bill of Rights
Washinton signs the Bill of Rights making it law. These are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights guarantee basic liberities to Americans, including, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
Washinton Re-elected
Washinton was elected President of the United States for a second term. -
U.S. Capitol
Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. -
Farewell Address
Washington refused a thrid term as President and gave a farewell address. -
Washington Dies
Washington died at his home at Mount Vernon at the age of 67. -
Washinton Monument
The Washinton Monument was opened the day before Washinton's birthday, 86 years after his death. -
Washinton Quarter
The current design of the quarter was created in 1932 with Washington of the front of the coin. -
Dollar bill
The current $1 bill design is from 1963 and has George Washinton on the front of the bill.
