George Washington Information

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George Washington Information

• By Bri

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Introduction

• George Washington was the first president of the
  United States. He had a sad childhood but he
  went on to be president.

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Childhood

• George Washington had a sad childhood.
  George Washington was born February 22
  in Virginia. His mom died when he was only 11
  years old. He liked to go outside and ride
  horses. He was good at math.

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Family

• George Washington was very wealthy. He did not
  get good support from his family. George and
  Martha were 27 when they got married. They only
  knew each other for a few weeks. Martha had 2
  kids from a previous marriage.

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Major accomplishment

• George Washington was the first
  president. He led the American victory over
  Britain in American Revolution.

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President

• George Washington was voted at the convention to
  be president. Everyone in the convention wanted
  him to be president. He was inaugurated on April
  30, 1789 in New York. He did a really good job
  and got elected again.
  

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Conclusion

• George Washington is a great person. He led the
  fight against Britain to make our country. I hope
  you all like him for what he has done for us.

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Sources

• Fact monster
• People Encyclopedia
• Wikipedia
• Yahoo! Kids
• George Washington By Rick Burke