U.S History

Virginia militia

1752

in December 1752, George Washington was made a commander for the Virginia militia. he had no prior military background [https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington] (http;//www.timetoast.com)

George Washington elected President

1787

George Washington was elected President of the convention that wrote the U.S constitution https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington