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GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington, born in Pope Creek in 1737, was the first President of the United States, elected in 1789. He played a critical role in establishing the nation's first cabinet and a federal court system. Washington led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and notably, he is the only president who did not reside in the White House. A plantation owner, he cultivated tobacco and wheat and was married to Martha Curtis. His legacy includes being honored on the $1 bill and Mount Rushmore, and he served two terms before declining a third.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON

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  1. GEORGE WASHINGTON BY NATE 1ST PRESIDENT

  2. Important events • He established the first cabinet • He created a financial plan for the US. • He created the federal court system.

  3. Introduction • Born in Pope Creek in 1737 • Died in 1799 • He was elected in 1789 • He was the first president of our country • He is the only president that did not live in the White House.

  4. Family • He had 6 kid in his family. • His parents were named Augustine Washington and Mary Washington. • He lived on a farm.

  5. More Facts • He married to Martha Curtis. • He owned many slaves to help him with his farm work. • He built a mill in mount Vernon. • He planted tobacco and wheat on his farm. • His face is on a $1 bill and the quarter.

  6. President Facts • He did not run against anyone in election. • His vice president was John Adams. • He was the leader of the Continental Army. • He was the first president of the United States. • His face is on MT. Rushmore. • He was elected twice. • He did not want to run for second term.

  7. Works Cited Britton, Tamara L. George Washington: 1st President of the United States, 2009. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka /A0855114.html. Britannica Online School Edition.

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