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George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. His parents were wealthy farmers.
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George Washington was inherited 10 slaves after his father Augustine Washington was dead.
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George Washington didn’t get any formal education but he didn't give up.
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George Washington’s first job was a surveyor at the age of 16.
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He joined the colonial militia at the age of 21. He fought in the French and Indian War after one year.
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George Washington won victory in the French and Indian War after being included in the colonial militia.
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George Washington joined the Virginia house of burgesses. He joined Virginia’s legislature.
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After marriage, George Washington gained control of 84 dower slaves.
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George Washington was appointed as a commander in chief.
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George Washington protected Yorktown to protect the harbor.
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He contributed to set the foundation of the US and it is still impacting on these days.
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George Washington was elected as the 1st president after the revolutionary war.
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George Washington established a Cabinet which is the group of the executive branch's top leaders and it is still used today.
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He established the federal judiciary of the United States and also appointed six supreme courts.
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He resigned after two terms and all presidents followed it until Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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He opposed the slavery but he had 100 slaves in his house.
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He ordered the slaves to be set free in his will.
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Washington’s estate is a Natural Historic Landmark. Its buildings and grounds are preserved.
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He was one of the people who contributed to found the US.