Friday, July 23, 2010

George Washington

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Born

February 22, 1732


Birth Place

Westmoreland County,


Colony of Virginia, British America


Resting place

Washington family vault,


Mount Vernon, Virginia


Nationality

American British


Political party

None


Spouse(s)

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington


Occupation

Farmer, Soldier


Religion

Church of England / Episcopal


Died

December 14, 1799


Death Place

Mount Vernon, Virginia




George Washington was served as the first legal President of the United States, and he was an commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. His role in the revolt and subsequent freedom and formation of the United States was significant, and is seen by Americans as the "Father of Our Country". Washington avoided war and maintained a decade of peace with Britain upon sign the Jay Treaty in 1795, despite strong opposition from the Jeffersonians. He was awarded the primary Congressional Gold Medal with the Thanks of Congress in 1776.

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