Page 5 – Washington Is Popular

We hear about George Washington again today, still very influential almost 100 years after his death.

George Washington, the Father of his Country, born February 22,

1732.

Married at the age of 27 years in

1759.

Declined a Kingly crown,

1782.

Resigned command of the army and became a private citizen,

1783.

President of the convention which framed the Constitution of the United States,

1787.

Chosen first President of the United States,

1789.

Chosen President for the second term,

1793.

Determined to retire to private life, he issued his farewell address,

1796.

Retires to private life,

1797.

He died in the 68th year of his age, December 14,

1799.

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