1789-1799

Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

British ultimatium to the French in the Ohio River Valley

Got ambushed by the French and Indians with General Edward Braddock

Married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis

The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress.

THE BILL OF RIGHTS BECAME LAW.

THE NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION TO KEEP THE UNITED STATES OUT OF THE WAR

The Whisky Rebellion brought the first test of Federal power.

Published his Farewell Address, refusing a third term.

U.S. population was 4,900,000, when Washington retired.

Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67