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George Washington
First President 1789-1797

Born: February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Education: Schooled at home and then trained in surveying.
Occupation: Soldier, surveyor, planter. Led troops under General Braddock in French and Indian Wars; named head of Continental Armies in 1775, led the major battles of the Revolution and accepted British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Retired from Army in 1783.
Religion: Episcopalian
Family life: Married Martha Dandridge Curtis, a widow with two children in 1759. Martha died of "severe fever" on May 22, 1802.
Political career: Became a member of Virginia House of Burgesses in 1758, and gradually became active in colonial politics. Delegate to Continental Congresses, 1774-75, and elected commander. After the war, he became involved in organization of new federal government; presided over Constitutional Convention; unanimously elected first president in 1789. Refused third term in office, 1796 and retired to Mount Vernon.
Highlights of his presidency: Established the Bank of the United States and a postal system, created West Point, put down the Whiskey Rebellion.
Appearance: Tall (6 feet 2 inches) and powerfully built, sandy hair, blue eyes.
Died: December 14, 1799 at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Burried: Both Martha and George lie buried at Mount Vernon, where Washington himself had planned an unpretentious tomb for them.
George Washington
George Washington
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The Washington Monument
Tomb of George and Martha Washington
Mount Rushmore


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