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- NAME: George Washington
- OCCUPATION: General, U.S. President
- BIRTH DATE: February 22, 1732
- DEATH DATE: December 14, 1799
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Westmoreland County, Virginia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Mount Vernon, Virginia
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George Washington was a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and was the first to become U.S. president.
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George Washington - Mini Biography
Founding Father George Washington served as commander-in-chief of the Colonial Armies during the American Revolution and was the first President of the United States.
George Washington - Coming of Age
Learn about a young George Washington and how his early years shaped the man he later became.
George Washington - The Farmer
After leaving the military, George Washington set out to become a farmer with the land at Mount Vernon he received from his brother, Lawrence.
George Washington - Adulthood
When George Washington was 11 years old, his father passed away and he immediately took on adult responsibilities.
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