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  1. George Washington
    George WashingtonPresident of the United States
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  2. Born
    Feb 22, 1732Westmoreland County, Virginia
    Died
    Dec 14, 1799Mount Vernon
    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

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