George Washington (1732-1799)George Washington (1732-1799)First President of the United States of America (1789–1797) and served as Commander of the Continental Army in victory over England in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Notable war accomplishments include forcing the British out of Boston, crossing the Delaware River in New Jersey to defeat the British forces and the ultimate surrender by the British at Yorktown. Washington's army camped at Valley Forge for six month in December 1777. Also fought in the earlier French and Indian War for four years. Married Martha Custis in 1759. Home is Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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