Summary:
George Washington was a very influential figure in American history. He is most famous for becoming the first president of the United States. He is also credited for his role in the American War of Independence. Learn more about George Washington by looking at his timeline of important events.

1732: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Virginia.

1753: French and Indian War--George Washington was given the rank of major in this war. His job was to see how strong the French were at Ohio Country Valley.

1755: Battle of Monongahela-- Washington was appointed commander in chief of all Virginia forces. After the troops were ambushed by the French and Indians.

1759:  Washington married Martha on January 6th. They never had children together, but Martha had two of her own from her first marriage.

1776:  July 4, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, as a result the date is celebrated as Independence Day.

(1789-1792):  George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States.  He took the oath of office on April 30th in New York City.  He was called "Mr President."

1790:  Congress passed the Residence Act which called for the permanent capital of the United States to be located on the Potomac River (the future Washington D.C.). President Washington personally overlooked the building project. He specified the location of the ten-mile square federal district, the President's mansion (the White House), and the Capitol.  George Washington is the only US president to have never occupied the White House.

1791:  On December 15th, the Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans.

1799:  George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14th.  He was 67 years old when he died.

The war started between Germany and the united states and that caused him to get bullied from other children on his street.

1920 He had more promblems after the war that caused him to get bullied.

1925 Ted went on a steamship all the way to England.

1931 His mother died at 52 years old and he was shocked.

1991 Dr.seuss died on September 24,1991 and he died by oral cancer.

1936 Him and Helen took a trip all the way to Europe.

1826:  Around  1826  Harriet  was  six  she  was  sell  to  Mr. Brodas.


1827:  Harriet  was hired  to cook.

1845:  Harriet  is  marry  to  John.

1861: Harriet  worked  as  a   nurse  in  the   war.

1913: Harriet died it was sad.