George Washington
George Washington's Historical Timeline
George Washington is born
George Washington is born
Future 1st US President George Washington (26) weds widow Martha Dandridge Custis (27) at her home, the White House Plan
Future 1st US President George Washington (26) weds widow Martha Dandridge Custis (27) at her home, the White House Plantation in Kent County, Virginia, until his death in 1799 [1]
George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army a day after Congress establishes the force
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
George Washington asks for a spy, and Nathan Hale volunteers
Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American Patriot, soldier, and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
General George Washington's Revolutionary Army defeats British forces at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey
The Battle of Princeton was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought near Princeton, New Jersey on January 3, 1777, and ending in a small victory for the Colonials.
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at
British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2 p.m., effectively ending the American Revolutionary War
Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington, creates two Honorary Badges of Distinction and a Badge of Military
Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington, creates two Honorary Badges of Distinction and a Badge of Military Merit (now the Purple Heart). First time military awards are presented to common soldiers.
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing the threatened coup d'état
George Washington issues General Orders announcing the end of hostilities with Britain in the American Revolutionary War
George Washington issues General Orders announcing the end of hostilities with Britain in the American Revolutionary War, giving thanks to the Almighty, offering congratulations, and authorizing an extra ration of alcohol to the troops to celebrate [1]
US General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army to Congress
George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief marked the end of Washington's military service in the American Revolutionary War and his return to civilian life at Mount Vernon. His voluntary...
First US Electoral College chooses George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice President
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
First US Congress begins regular sessions during George Washington's presidency at Federal Hall, NYC (ends 1791)
First US Congress begins regular sessions during George Washington's presidency at Federal Hall, NYC (ends 1791)
George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America at Federal Hall in NYC
Federal Hall was the first capitol building of the United States established under the Constitution.
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the st
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification
First US President George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address
The 1790 State of the Union Address was the inaugural State of the Union address, delivered by President George Washington to the United States Congress on January 8, 1790, at the Senate Chamber of…
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Naval Act of 1794 is signed by President George Washington, authorizing the building of six frigates and establishing a
Naval Act of 1794 is signed by President George Washington, authorizing the building of six frigates and establishing a permanent US Navy
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
Associated Historical Events
George Washington is born
George Washington is born
Future 1st US President George Washington (26) weds widow Martha Dandridge Custis (27) at her home, the White House Plan
Future 1st US President George Washington (26) weds widow Martha Dandridge Custis (27) at her home, the White House Plantation in Kent County, Virginia, until his death in 1799 [1]
George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army a day after Congress establishes the force
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
George Washington asks for a spy, and Nathan Hale volunteers
Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American Patriot, soldier, and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
General George Washington's Revolutionary Army defeats British forces at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey
The Battle of Princeton was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought near Princeton, New Jersey on January 3, 1777, and ending in a small victory for the Colonials.
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at
British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2 p.m., effectively ending the American Revolutionary War
Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington, creates two Honorary Badges of Distinction and a Badge of Military
Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington, creates two Honorary Badges of Distinction and a Badge of Military Merit (now the Purple Heart). First time military awards are presented to common soldiers.
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing the threatened coup d'état
George Washington issues General Orders announcing the end of hostilities with Britain in the American Revolutionary War
George Washington issues General Orders announcing the end of hostilities with Britain in the American Revolutionary War, giving thanks to the Almighty, offering congratulations, and authorizing an extra ration of alcohol to the troops to celebrate [1]
US General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army to Congress
George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief marked the end of Washington's military service in the American Revolutionary War and his return to civilian life at Mount Vernon. His voluntary...
First US Electoral College chooses George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice President
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
First US Congress begins regular sessions during George Washington's presidency at Federal Hall, NYC (ends 1791)
First US Congress begins regular sessions during George Washington's presidency at Federal Hall, NYC (ends 1791)
George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America at Federal Hall in NYC
Federal Hall was the first capitol building of the United States established under the Constitution.
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the st
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification
First US President George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address
The 1790 State of the Union Address was the inaugural State of the Union address, delivered by President George Washington to the United States Congress on January 8, 1790, at the Senate Chamber of…
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Naval Act of 1794 is signed by President George Washington, authorizing the building of six frigates and establishing a
Naval Act of 1794 is signed by President George Washington, authorizing the building of six frigates and establishing a permanent US Navy
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was George Washington born?
- George Washington was born on 1732-02-22.
- What historical events involved George Washington?
- George Washington was involved in 19 recorded historical events, including George Washington is born, Future 1st US President George Washington (26) weds widow Martha Dandridge Custis (27) at her home, the White House Plan, George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army a day after Congress establishes the force.
- When did George Washington die?
- George Washington died on 1799-01-01.