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George Washington Born
Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia -
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Life of George Washington
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George Washington became the official surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia
Official Surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia -
Battle of Fort Necessity
Colonel Washington surrendered Fort Necessity in the French and Indian War -
Married Martha Dandridge Custis
Married Martha Dandridge Custis -
Signed the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress. -
Elected as First President of the United States
Elected first President of the United States -
Signed first act of Congress
Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans. -
Re-elected President
Re-elected President of the United States -
Laid Cornerstone of the Capitol
Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. -
Died
Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67
