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  2. George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
    BornFebruary 22, 1732 · Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America
    DiedDecember 14, 1799 (aged 67) · Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.
    Political partyIndependent
    SpouseMartha Dandridge (m. 1759)
    Colonial military career (1752–1758)

    Lawrence Washington's service as adjutant general of the Virginia militia inspired George to seek a militia commission. Virginia's lieutenant governor, Robert Dinwiddie, appointed Washington as a major and … See more

    Marriage, civilian and political life (1759–1775)

    On January 6, 1759, Washington, at age 26, married Martha Dandridge Custis, the 27-year-old widow of wealthy plantation owner Daniel Parke Custis. Martha was intelligent, gracious, and experienced in managing … See more

    Commander in chief of the army (1775–1783)

    The American Revolutionary War broke out on April 19, 1775. Washington hastily departed Mount Vernon on May 4 to join the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. On June 14, Congress created the … See more

     
  1. George Washington - Wikipedia

    George Washington (February 22, 1732 [a] – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the …

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    Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of George Washington, the first U.S. president and commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. …

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    On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.

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    On December 14, 1799, George Washington, the first President of the United States, died at his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Congress commissioned Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee a …

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