George Washington

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George Washington

• By Mrs. Clay

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Early Life

• George was born on February 22, 1732
• George was born in Virginia.
• In his early years, George worked as a surveyor
  of land.
• Georges family were farmers.

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Family

• George married Martha Custis.
• George had no children of his own, but he adopted
  Martha and John who were Marthas children.

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Interesting Facts

• George wore dentures!
• The story of George and the cherry tree is
  actually made up!
• George owned a farm in Mt. Vernon, Virginia.

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Why are they important?

• George Washington became the first president of
  the new United States of America.
• He is often called the father of our country
  for his work in fighting for freedom.
• George fought in the Revolutionary War.

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