1. George Washington By Mrs. Clay

2. Early Life  George was born on February 22, 1732  George was born in Virginia.  In his early years, George worked as a surveyor of land.  George’s family were farmers.  George was born on February 22, 1732  George was born in Virginia.  In his early years, George worked as a surveyor of land.  George’s family were farmers.

3. Family  George married Martha Custis.  George had no children of his own, but he adopted Martha and John who were Martha’s children.  George married Martha Custis.  George had no children of his own, but he adopted Martha and John who were Martha’s children.

4. Interesting Facts  George wore dentures!  The story of George and the cherry tree is actually made up!  George owned a farm in Mt. Vernon, Virginia.  George wore dentures!  The story of George and the cherry tree is actually made up!  George owned a farm in Mt. Vernon, Virginia.

5. Why are they important?  George Washington became the first president of the new United States of America.  He is often called the “father of our country” for his work in fighting for freedom.  George fought in the Revolutionary War.  George Washington became the first president of the new United States of America.  He is often called the “father of our country” for his work in fighting for freedom.  George fought in the Revolutionary War.

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