George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.¹⁾

He was the first president of the United States, serving from April 30, 1789, to March 4, 1797.²⁾

Washington's presidency established many of the traditions and protocols for the office that are still followed today.³⁾

He is often referred to as the “Father of His Country” for his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States.⁴⁾

Washington's military career began in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, where he gained valuable leadership experience.⁵⁾

Despite limited formal education, Washington was a self-taught surveyor and had a keen interest in mathematics.⁶⁾

Washington's stepfather, Augustine Washington, died when George was only 11 years old, leaving him with limited formal education.⁷⁾

He married Martha Dandridge Custis, a wealthy widow, in 1759, and together they raised her two children from a previous marriage.⁸⁾

Washington was an accomplished farmer and land surveyor, managing Mount Vernon, his plantation in Virginia, which eventually became one of the largest and most successful in the region.⁹⁾

Washington was appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution in 1775.¹⁰⁾

He led the Continental Army to a pivotal victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.¹¹⁾

Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where the United States Constitution was drafted.¹²⁾

He was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States in 1788 and again in 1792, receiving all electoral votes.¹³⁾

Washington voluntarily stepped down from the presidency after serving two terms, establishing a precedent for future presidents.¹⁴⁾

Washington's Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, is considered a seminal piece of American political advice, emphasizing the importance of national unity and avoiding foreign alliances.¹⁵⁾