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Birth
George Washington was born -
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Major Events in the Life of George Washington
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Inauguration
George Washington inaugurated as the first President of the United States in New York City, the nation's capital. -
Creating a National Bank
Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, with President Washington's support, sends Congress a controversial message (The Report on a National Bank) calling for the creation of an official Bank of the United States. After a hard-won approval by Congress, Washington signs the bill on February 25, 1791. -
Jay Treaty
John Jay concludes a treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation with Britain, known today as the Jay Treaty. Democrat-Republicans and the American public in general attack the treaty mercilessly as a betrayal of American interests, opening a fierce partisan political debate. -
Washington says farewell
President Washington releases what has become known as his “Farewell Address,” in which he advises future American leaders to minimize “political connection” with foreign powers. -
Death
Washington's death
