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Birth of George Washington
George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. His parents were wealthy farmers. -
Views on Slavery
George Washington was inherited 10 slaves after his father Augustine Washington was dead. -
Education
George Washington didn’t get any formal education but he didn't give up. -
First Job
George Washington’s first job was a surveyor at the age of 16. -
Colonial militia
He joined the colonial militia at the age of 21. He fought in the French and Indian War after one year. -
French and Indian War
George Washington won victory in the French and Indian War after being included in the colonial militia. -
House of Burgesses
George Washington joined the Virginia house of burgesses. He joined Virginia’s legislature. -
View on Slavery-Marriage
After marriage, George Washington gained control of 84 dower slaves. -
Revolutionary war
George Washington was appointed as a commander in chief. -
The Battle of Yorktown
George Washington protected Yorktown to protect the harbor. -
Legacy-Washington’s US constitutional convention
He contributed to set the foundation of the US and it is still impacting on these days. -
1st president
George Washington was elected as the 1st president after the revolutionary war. -
Legacy-Establishment of cabinet
George Washington established a Cabinet which is the group of the executive branch's top leaders and it is still used today. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
He established the federal judiciary of the United States and also appointed six supreme courts. -
Precedent
He resigned after two terms and all presidents followed it until Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
Views on Slavery
He opposed the slavery but he had 100 slaves in his house. -
Views on Slavery
He ordered the slaves to be set free in his will. -
Legacy-Washington's estate
Washington’s estate is a Natural Historic Landmark. Its buildings and grounds are preserved. -
Legacy-Father of his country
He was one of the people who contributed to found the US.
