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Born on February 11, but celebrated on February 22, 1732. George Washington was originally a British Officer & his grandmother was born in Whitehaven, England. His lineage can be traced back to Lord Wessyngton in England (1100’s)

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July 3, 1775: George Washington took command of the Continental Army in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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June 15, 1775: George Washington was unanimously selected as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
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2022-06-15

April 30, 1789: George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States.
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in 1776, and his Continental Army set up HQ at Richmond Hill, an estate at the present-day corner of Charlton+Varick Streets. More on how GW got there, where he went, and the fascinating history of Richmond Hill: https://t.co/dKpuTtsu8m

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March 3, 1753: George Washington was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft in Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia.
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2022-03-03

In honor of George Washington's birthday, who's your favorite Pop Culture George?

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“I’m serious guys! Teaming up is a GREAT idea! We’ll call it ‘Pres-itines Day!’ Or ‘Valen-dents Day!’ C’mon!” - Cupid

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February 4, 1789: George Washington was unanimously elected the first President of the United States.
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December 14, 1799: George Washington died at the age of 67 at his home, Mount Vernon, in Virginia.
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