George Washington

  • Birth

    Birth
    George Washington was born in Westmoreland County VA
  • School

    School
    George Washington attended local schools, stopped education at age 15 (1732-1747)
  • Family

    Family
    George Washington's’ father died, George took on the responsibilities at Ferry Farm
  • Employment

    Employment
    George got his first job, Lord Fairfax asked him to accompany him on a surveying trip
  • First Term

    First Term
    George Washington ran for president
  • President

    President
    George Washington was inaugurated the first president
  • Second Term

    Second Term
    George Washington was elected for his second term of presidency
  • Term Limit

    Term Limit
    George Washington set the standard of a two term limit
  • Lifetime Appointment

    Lifetime Appointment
    George was concerned if he died in office Americans would view presidency as a lifetime appointment
  • Death

    Death
    George Washington died due to a brief illness