George Washington lived on a Mount Vernon Estate most of his life. Homes

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George Washington lived on a Mount Vernon Estate most of his life. Homes

George Washington lived on a Mount Vernon Estate most of his life. During his presidency he lived in Pennsylvania. Homes

George Washington lived on a Mount Vernon Estate most of his life. During his presidency he lived in Pennsylvania. He spent his summers in the home he went to when his son died. Homes

EARLY CAREERS

EARLY CAREERS MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES AND THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS.

EARLY CAREERS MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES AND THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. JUNE 1775, WASHINGTON TOOK COMMAND OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY

Early Careers

Early Careers Washington longed to retire to his Mount Vernon Estate after the Revolutionary War.

Early Careers Washington longed to retire to his Mount Vernon Estate after the Revolutionary War. He soon Realized under the Articles of Confederation, the country was not moving ahead.

Early Careers Washington longed to retire to his Mount Vernon Estate after the Revolutionary War. He soon Realized under the Articles of Confederation, the country was not moving ahead. He helped organize the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787.

Early Careers Washington longed to retire to his Mount Vernon Estate after the Revolutionary War. He soon Realized under the Articles of Confederation, the country was not moving ahead. He helped organize the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College elected Washington as the first President.

Presidency

Presidency Took oath into office, as the president of the United States, in New York, on April 30, 1789.

Presidency Took oath into office, as the president of the United States, in New York, on April 30, 1789. 4 years later in 1792 re- elected

Washington s main goal was that the United States remain a free democratic, and united country.

Washington s main goal was that the United States remain a free democratic, and united country. During his first term, Washington joined the states together and helped establish the federal government.

Washington s main goal was that the United States remain a free democratic, and united country. During his first term, Washington joined the states together and helped establish the federal government. When the French Revolution broke out Washington urged the United States to remain neutral.

Washington s main goal was that the United States remain a free democratic, and united country. During his first term, Washington joined the states together and helped establish the federal government. When the French Revolution broke out Washington urged the United States to remain neutral. On April 22, 1793, he issued a proclamation of neutrality that urged American citizens to be impartial and not send aid or war materials to either England or France.

Major Issues

Major Issues Many people argued over the interpretation of the Constitution, George believed in a strict interpretation.

Major Issues Many people argued over the interpretation of the Constitution, George believed in a strict interpretation. Hamilton created the idea of a financial plan that included a national bank, this was passed in 1791 to help the economy of the United States.

Major Issues Many people argued over the interpretation of the Constitution, George believed in a strict interpretation. Hamilton created the idea of a financial plan that included a national bank, this was passed in 1791 to help the economy of the United States. Near the end of Washington s second term two parties were beginning to form, this worried George that the country would split.

Family

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759.

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky.

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky. Martha was one of the wealthiest women in Virginia she inherited 15,000 acres of farmland.

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky. Martha was one of the wealthiest women in Virginia she inherited 15,000 acres of farmland. When Martha married George they moved to Washington s Mount Vernon Estate, where they raised their children

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky. Martha was one of the wealthiest women in Virginia she inherited 15,000 acres of farmland. When Martha married George they moved to Washington s Mount Vernon Estate, where they raised their children Patsy died of seizure in 1773 at the age of seventeen

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky. Martha was one of the wealthiest women in Virginia she inherited 15,000 acres of farmland. When Martha married George they moved to Washington s Mount Vernon Estate, where they raised their children Patsy died of seizure in 1773 at the age of seventeen Jacky died of camp fever during the Revolution in 1781

Family George Washington married Martha in January 1759. Martha had two children; Pasty, and Jacky. Martha was one of the wealthiest women in Virginia she inherited 15,000 acres of farmland. When Martha married George they moved to Washington s Mount Vernon Estate, where they raised their children Patsy died of seizure in 1773 at the age of seventeen Jacky died of camp fever during the Revolution in 1781 On May 22, 1802 Martha died of severe fever

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Retirement

Retirement At the end of Washington's second term he wrote his Farewell address

Retirement At the end of Washington's second term he wrote his Farewell address In this he urged the country to reject the idea of two parties, he wanted the country to remain neutral in foreign affairs.

Retirement At the end of Washington's second term he wrote his Farewell address In this he urged the country to reject the idea of two parties, he wanted the country to remain neutral in foreign affairs. 1798, Washington retook command as the Commander in Chief of the United States Army.

Washington s Legacy

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution.

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution. First President of the United States

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution. First President of the United States Only President to be elected unanimously by the Electoral College (he received 69 out of 69 votes).

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution. First President of the United States Only President to be elected unanimously by the Electoral College (he received 69 out of 69 votes). Washington appointed the First Cabinet, which had four members.

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution. First President of the United States Only President to be elected unanimously by the Electoral College (he received 69 out of 69 votes). Washington appointed the First Cabinet, which had four members. Washington appointed the first 10 justices of the Supreme Court.

Washington s Legacy Successful leader of the fight for independence First to sign the Constitution. First President of the United States Only President to be elected unanimously by the Electoral College (he received 69 out of 69 votes). Washington appointed the First Cabinet, which had four members. Washington appointed the first 10 justices of the Supreme Court. Washington will forever be known as the father of our country.

Washington s Death

Washington s Death Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon

Washington s Death Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon In December 1799, after spending a day riding on his farms in foul weather, Washington's throat became infected.

Washington s Death Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon In December 1799, after spending a day riding on his farms in foul weather, Washington's throat became infected. At 2 a.m. on December 14, he woke his wife and told her he was having trouble breathing.

Washington s Death Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon In December 1799, after spending a day riding on his farms in foul weather, Washington's throat became infected. At 2 a.m. on December 14, he woke his wife and told her he was having trouble breathing. George Washington, the first President of the United States died that day, December 14, 1799.

Washington s Death Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon In December 1799, after spending a day riding on his farms in foul weather, Washington's throat became infected. At 2 a.m. on December 14, he woke his wife and told her he was having trouble breathing. George Washington, the first President of the United States died that day, December 14, 1799. The nation mourned Washington's death for months, they had lost one of the Greatest leaders ever.