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**George Washington** (February 22, 1732 –December 14, 1799)[[image:George_Washington_1795.jpg width="294" height="346" align="right"]]
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He spent most of his childhood on the family estate on Pope's Creek on the Potomac River. His father died in 1743. Soon after, he went to live with his half brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon. Lawrence became like a father to him. Lawrence developed tuberculosis and passed away in 1752. He was a commander in the French and Indian War. Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759. She had two children and was very wealthy. One of the major things George Washington is known for was his contributions as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was elected as President of the United States of America in 1789. He served as President until 1797, when he resigned. He was responsible for Jay's Treaty, peace with the Indians, and a well placed financial system. He died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799.