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Early Life
George Washington was born in Westmoreland Country, Virginia to a wealthy farming family. -
Early Life
George Washington became a government surveyor. (First Job) -
Military Service
George Washington joined the Militia in the French and Indian War. -
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The French and Indian War
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Political Career
Selected as a representative of the house of Burgesses in Virginia. -
Early Life
George Washington married a woman named Martha Dandridge Custis. -
Views on Slavery
Before the Revolutionary War, George Washington accepted Slavery -
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The Revolutionary War
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Military Service
George Washington was selected as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. -
Military Service
George Washington lead a huge victory against the Hessian force (paid German soldiers from British) after crossing the Delaware River. -
Views on Slavery
After the Revolutionary War, George Washington started to question whether slavery was right or wrong. -
Political Career
George Washington was selected as the first President of the United States. -
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The Quasi War
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Legacy
He issued a proclamation for a public day of thanksgiving and preyer, which later becomes a national holiday by Abraham Lincon. -
Legacy
Signed the Copyright Act of 1790 into law. -
Legacy
George Washington was also the first president to use the Veto. -
Political Career
George Washington resigned from Presidency -
Military Service
George Washington was a Lieutenant General in Quasi-War. -
Views on Slavery
He wrote the will 6 months before he died, that the slaves in Mount Vermont will be free after the death of his wife. -
Legacy
George Washington resigned from the Presidency after 8 years of service, which later on set the 22nd amendment, where presidents cannot be in office for more than 8 years.
