George Washington: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Father of His Country
Born February 22, 1732 • Virginia
Died December 14, 1799 (aged 67) • Mount VernonVirginia
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1789-1797), United StatesContinental Congress (1774-1775), United States
Political Affiliation Federalist Party
Awards And Honors Hall of Fame (1900)
Notable Family Members spouse Martha Washington
Role In American RevolutionBattle of BrandywineBattle of GermantownBattle of Jumonville GlenBattle of Long IslandBattle of MonmouthBattles of Trenton and PrincetonCitizen Genêt AffairConstitutional ConventionFrench and Indian WarJay TreatySiege of BostonSiege of YorktownBattle of Fort Necessity

Did You Know?

  • George Washington is one of only two presidents whose face appears on a U.S. bill and coin.

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