George Washington, An American Soldier, Statesman, ruled as a U.S. president from 1789 to 1797.

Who is George Washington?

George Washington is the 1st U.S. President born on the 22nd February, 1732 and later died in 14th December, 1799. He was born in Virginia, and he died in Virginia though not thesane area. When he became a president on April 30, 1789, John Adams was his vice.

George Washington was married to Martha Washington.

How old was George Washington when he became a President?

George Washington was born in 1732 and he started ruling as a President in 1789. 1789-1732 = 57. George Washington was 57 years old when he became a President.

George Washington reigned in America for 8 years before other American presidents were elected.

George Washington was nicknamed 'The Father of Hhis country, American Cincinnatus, The Town destroyer.'

George, the son of Washington, was engaged in the. French and Indian war that took place in 1754 - 1763 (9 years).

He served as a captian during the American Recolutionary War; America won and George Washington was givenn kudos for leading the military men to victory.

Shortly after the third year he retired, he pegged off at age 67.

Though slaves were under him, he gave command for their release after his wife has died.

Farmers who farm in West Pennsylvania disputed over 'whiskey tax.' George Washington gave solution to that too by ordering those under it to annihilate it.

When George Washiington was still in power, five new states joined the union. Ie. the American Union (U.S.). The states are:

  • North Carolina - Joined in 1789
  • Rhode Island - Joined in 1790
  • Vermont - Joined in 1791
  • Kentucky - Joined in 1792
  • Tennessee - Joined in 1796.
When he was re-elected, He ordered the 'Proclamation of neutrality' to be executed so as to prevent another war between Great Britain and France. That was back then in 1793.

George Washington signed the 'Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation' in 1795 to make peace between the U.S. and Great Britain.

George Washington also signed 'Pinckney's Treaty' (1795) which can also be called 'Treaty of San Lorenzo.' He did this to make peace between the U.S. and Spain.

In 1796, after George Washington conpleted two presidential terms, he voluntarily rejected the offer of being elected the third time. So he retired. He implored America to keep the flag flying and not to meddle with unknown powers. His piece of advice is still remembered till date. It's usually read to the U.S. citizens in the U.S. Senate every February, in his memory.

Unfortunately, in December 1799, he was affected by cold. But the intensity increased into a throat infection. Exactly in the evening of December 15, 1799, George Washington went on a voyage of no return.

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