US History Project

  • George Washington

    George Washington
    George Washington was born in Popes Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County.
  • George Washington, trip

    George Washington, trip
    George Washington goes to surveying trip with Lord Fairfax and begins working as a surveyor in the Shenandoah Valley.
  • Washington and Curtis

    Washington and Curtis
    George Washington marries Martha Curtis and begin to raise her two children, Jack and Patsy.
  • George Washington 1775

    George Washington 1775
    George Washington is appointed general and commander-in-chief of the new continental army by the second continental congress.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Declaration of Independence was signed by Thomas Jefferson
  • Declares war by the French

    Declares war by the French
    The French declares war against the Britain and joins the to help them fight for their freedom
  • French and Americans

    French and Americans
    The French and Americans begin their attack on the British at Yorktown.
  • President

    President
    George Washington is elected President of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
  • President of the United States

    President of the United States
    George Washington takes the oath of office as the first President of the United States in New York City.
  • Re-elected for President

    Re-elected for President
    Washington is re-elected for President of the United States of America.