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| George Washington |
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 State Represented: Virginia |
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Party Affiliation: Federalist |
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In May 1775, Washington, one of Virginia's delegates, was elected commander in chief of the Continental Army. |
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Birthday: February 22, 1732 |
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School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but studied at home |
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Wife: Martha Washington |
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Occupation(s) before he was President: Planter, farmer, soldier |
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Other way(s) he served: |
Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress |
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Height: 6 feet, 2 inches |
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Favorite Foods: Ice cream, fish |
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Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, riding |
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Pets: Horse named Nelson |
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How would he have traveled? Horse and carriage |
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How would he have communicated with his friends? Letter |
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U.S. Population when term began: 3,929,214 |
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Number of stars on flag when he left office: 16 |
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