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  2. George Washington - Wikipedia

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    George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, politician, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

  3. George Washington: Facts, Revolution & Presidency | HISTORY

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    George Washington (1732‑99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775‑83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789...

  4. George Washington | Life, Presidency, Accomplishments, & Facts

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    George Washington was an American general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775–83) and subsequently first president of the United States (1789–97). He is known as ‘the Father of His Country.’

  5. George Washington - Facts, Presidency & Quotes - Biography

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    Who Was George Washington? George Washington was a Virginia plantation owner who served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolutionary...

  6. Presidency of George Washington - Wikipedia

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    The presidency of George Washington began on April 30, 1789, when Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1797. Washington took office after the 1788–1789 presidential election, the nation's first quadrennial presidential election, in which he was elected unanimously by the Electoral College.

  7. George Washington's Life | George Washington's Mount Vernon

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    Discover the life of George Washington, America's first president and commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.

  8. George Washington - World History Encyclopedia

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    George Washington (1732-1799) was an American military officer and statesman who led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and served as the first president of the United States (1789-1797).

  9. George Washington: military commander and presidency

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    George Washington, (born Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland county, Va.—died Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Va., U.S.), American Revolutionary commander-in-chief (1775–83) and first president of the U.S. (1789–97).

  10. George Washington, 1732–1799 - Smithsonian Institution

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    George Washington. First President, 17891797. Campaign. During the Revolutionary War, conditions were dismal for American colonists. Against heavy odds, Washington outmaneuvered British forces to lead the colonists to victory.

  11. Presidency of George Washington - Encyclopedia Britannica

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    What is George Washington known for? What political party did George Washington belong to? Did George Washington own slaves? How did George Washington die? Did George Washington chop down his father’s cherry tree?