George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution and first president of the United States (1789-97). Born in Westmoreland County on Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington was the eldest son of Augustine Washington.George spent his early years on the family estate on Pope's Creek along the Potomac River. His early education included the study of such subjects as mathematics, surveying, the classics, and "rules of civility." His father died in 1743, and soon George went to live with his half brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon, Lawrence's plantation on the Potomac.He helped lay out the Virginia town of Belhaven (now Alexandria) in 1749 and was appointed surveyor for Culpeper County. George accompanied his brother to Barbados in an effort to cure Lawrence of tuberculosis, but Lawrence died in 1752, soon after the brothers returned. George ultimately inherited the Mount Vernon estate.
He first gained public notice when, as adjutant of one of Virginia's four military districts, he was appointed (October 1753) by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie on a mission to warn the French commander at Fort Le Boeuf against further win on territory claimed by Britain.Although only 22 years of age and lacking experience, he learned quickly, meeting the problems of recruitment, supply, and desertions with a combination of native ability that earned him the respect of his superiors.
He became president April 30,1789 in New York City.
He first gained public notice when, as adjutant of one of Virginia's four military districts, he was appointed (October 1753) by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie on a mission to warn the French commander at Fort Le Boeuf against further win on territory claimed by Britain.Although only 22 years of age and lacking experience, he learned quickly, meeting the problems of recruitment, supply, and desertions with a combination of native ability that earned him the respect of his superiors.
He became president April 30,1789 in New York City.
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