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Born
George was born on Febuary 22, 1732. On this day he was born near Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. George is the son of Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. -
John Adams
John Adams was born in 1735. John Adams anoounced George Washington president. He also fought with George in the Revolutionary war. John Adams died in 1826. -
Samuel A. Otis.
Samuel A Otis was a important person in George Washington's life. He stood next to George when being announced president. He swore him into president and had him put his hand on the bible and swear to be the first president. -
Small Pox
George got small pox about 1752. He was only 17 years old when he got it. He didn't die from small pox which is very unusual because anybody who got it usually died. -
Boston Tea Party
On December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party was on the harbor of Boston when people got mad about the taxes. They were so mad that they dumped all the tea in the sea. -
Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary war lasted for 8 years. It started in 1775 and ended in 1787. The was between Great Britain and The 13 Colonies. -
Training the Militia
George had to train the volunteer militia for the army. He read a book to help him because he didn't have very much military skills. He trained them until they were able to fight. -
George Washington Signed the Constitution
George Washinton signed the Constitution.He helped make thefirst and final copy of the Constitution. He sighned the Constitution on September 27, 1787. -
First President of the United States of America
George Washington became the first president of United Sates of America. He became the first president in 1789-1796. George served for 8 years. -
Lewis Nicola
Lewis Nicola wrote Gerorge a letter suggesting to make himself king. George kindly refused to do so. George dicided to stay president, hoping to make a better America. -
Death
George Washington died December 14, 1799. George lived to be 67 years old. George Washington lay at his death bed with his loved ones by his side.
