George Washington
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*George Washington was born into the landed gentry in 1732 at Wake field Plantation, VA. Until reaching 16 years of age
*In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States,
*on December 14, 1799, Washington died
*On January 6th, 1759, Washington married Martha Drawbridge Custis
*Washington served two terms as President. His first term (1789-1793) was occupied primarily with organizing the executive branch of the new government
*.Finally retired from public service, George and Martha Washington returned to their beloved Mount
* George Washington traveled far and wide during his lifetime.
George Washington's Sarcophagus
The Coinage Act of April 2, 1792
statue of George washington
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