George Washington
1st President of the United States
Facts
Birthday: February 22, 1732
- President's Day is his birthday
Death Date: December 14, 1799
Presidency: April 30, 1789--March 4, 1797
- very first president
- founding father
- belonged to no political party
- he was the first to sign the Constitution
- unanimously elected President twice
- began the tradition of presidents only serving two terms
Family:
- married to Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759
- never had his own children
- had two step children--John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis
Fun Facts
- He was one of or biggest presidents: stood at 6ft 2in and weighed 200 pounds.
- He bred hound dogs.
- Pulled out all of his teeth at the age 57, they were replaced with false ivory teeth.
- He never lived in the White House.