President George Washington Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President George Washington.

President George Washington Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

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Full name: George Washington

Born: February 22, 1732

Died: December 14, 1799

Burial site: Washington Family Vault, Mount Vernon, Virginia

Parents: Augustine and Mary Ball Washington

Spouse: Martha Dandridge Custis (1732—1802; m. 1759)

Children: John Custis (1754—1781), Martha Custis (1755—1773) (stepchildren)

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: No formal education

Occupations: Surveyor; planter; general

Government positions: Virginia House of Burgesses member; Continental congressman; Constitutional Convention chairman

Political party: Federalist

Dates as president: April 30, 1789— March 4, 1793 (first term); March 4, 1793—March 4, 1797 (second term)

Age upon taking office: 57

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