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George Washington was born on February 22, 1732
In Westmoreland Country, Virginia. -
His father´s death affected him till years onwards.
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Washington began his career as a professional surveyor in 1749 at the age of 17.
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Washington denied going on in the army. He decided to come back again to his farm getting married to Martha Dandridge Custis.
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He dealt with crop businesses from tobacco to wheat.
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In 1769, he became more politically active, presenting the Virginia Assembly with legislation to ban the importation of goods from Great Britain.
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In August 1774, Washington attended the First Virginia Convention, where he was selected as a delegate to the First Continental Congress.
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Washington organizes a counterattack to Britain.
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He wins the election in 1792 with 100% of the electoral votes.
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Washington says that USA was going to be neutral in the French revolution.
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Washington retired from the presidency in March 1797 and returned to Mount Vernon with a profound sense of relief.
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Washington died the night of the 14 of December of 1799 in his house to the 67 years of age
