Historical Figures
George Washington
1775–1783
Born: February 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Virginia, British America
Read Full BiographyEarly Life and Education
Early Life and Education Family Background George Washington was born into the Virginia gentry class on February 22, 1732, at Popes Creek Plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His family had...
Career and Public Service
Career and Public Service Pre-Revolutionary Political Career (1758-1774) Virginia House of Burgesses Following his military service, Washington embarked on a political career in colonial...
Major Achievements
Major Achievements Military Achievements Victory in the American Revolutionary War Washington’s most significant achievement was leading the Continental Army to victory over Great Britain,...