George Washington

George Washington was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental... Wikipedia

• Born:  Popes Creek, Virginia, British America
• Died:  December 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.
• Resting place:  Mount Vernon, Virginia
• Political party:  Independent
• Parents:  Augustine Washington, Mary Ball Washington
• Relatives:  Washington family
• Occupation:  Planter, military officer, statesman, surveyor
• Civilian awards:  Congressional Gold Medal, Thanks of Congress
• Vice President:  John Adams
• Preceded by:  Office established
• Succeeded by:  John Adams
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo