George Washington

Washington died at Mount Vernon.

Washington was nominated for a lieutenant general commission and the position of commander-in-chief of the armies.

Washington's Farewell Address was published.

The Jay Treaty was signed, normalizing trade relations with Britain.

Washington issued a proclamation declaring American neutrality in the French Revolutionary Wars.

Washington was sworn into office for his second term.

Washington was re-elected for a second term as president.

Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States.

Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States.

Washington gave a farewell address to his soldiers.

The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially recognizing American independence.

The British surrendered at Yorktown, marking the last significant battle of the Revolutionary War.

Burgoyne tried to take Bemis Heights but was isolated and forced to surrender.

Howe outmaneuvered Washington and marched unopposed into Philadelphia.

Washington launched an attack on the British regulars at Princeton.

Washington led a successful surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton.

Washington gave an acceptance speech for his appointment as commander-in-chief.

Congress created the Continental Army and appointed Washington as its commander-in-chief.

The American Revolutionary War broke out.

Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis.

Washington surrendered at Fort Necessity.

Washington commanded an ambush against a French detachment, killing Joseph Coulon de Jumonville.

Washington took his oath of office as surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia.

George Washington was born at Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia.