Washington, George (1732–1799), revolutionary army officer and president of the United States of America

by Charles Royster

  • Early life
  • Military career and the Seven Years' War
  • Marriage and family life
  • Road to revolution
  • Commander-in-chief
  • Later conflict and victory
  • Civilian life
  • Becoming president
  • In office
  • Final years
  • Personality and legacy

References

Themes

  • United States of America
  • Founding fathers

Other online resources

  • American National Biography
  • Bibliography of British and Irish history
  • Electronic Enlightenment
  • National Portrait Gallery
  • National Register of Archives
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