George Washington
1st President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 2/22/1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia
- Died
- 12/14/1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia(Age 67)
- Burial Location
- Mount Vernon, Virginia
Term in Office
- Party
- None
- Years
- 1789 - 1793
- Running Mate
- John Adams
- Age When Elected
- 55
Significant Events
Whiskey Rebellion
7/1/1794
A domestic uprising against the federal excise tax on whiskey.
Proclamation of Neutrality
4/22/1793
Declared the U.S. neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.