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George Washington.

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

George Washington.

by.Shae DeBoer   
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He was very smart.

  • George Washington did not attend college but he had an affinity for math so he started a career as a surveyor for Culpepper County at age 17. He spent three years working there before he joined the British militay at age 20.

The French and Indian War.

  • During the french and Indian war Washington became an assistant to Edward Braddock.Braddock was killed during the war. But Washington was recognized for being calm and keeping the unit together.

Martha Washington.

  • Martha married George. Martha was a widow and had two kids so you know what that means George was a stepfather.
Photo by Marion Doss

Some facts about George.

  • George was 6'2.
  • Had a brother named Lawerence.
  • lived to be 67 years old
  • Born Feb, 22 1732 died Dec,14 1799.

Some of George Washington's quotes.

  • "If freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may led,like sheep to the slaughter."
  • " I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles,the character of an honest man."
  • "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."