1. George Washington Our Nation’s First President

2. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 He was born in Hope’s Creek, VA

3. Early Career: Farmer Farmer Surveyor Surveyor Military Officer Military Officer

7. Years in office: 1789-1797 Political Party: Federalist

8. Vice President: John Adams

9. States added to U.S.: Kentucky (KY), Tennessee (TN) North Carolina (NC), Rhode Island (RI), Vermont (VT) U.S. Population: 3,900,000

10. Achievements/Events Bill of Rights became law (1791) National Bank established (1791) Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)

11. National or World Events: First Small Pox Vaccination (1796) Cotton Gin was invented (1793) French Revolution Began (1789)

12. After the Presidency: Retired to Mt. Vernon, VA. Date of Death: December 14, 1799 Age: 67 Cause: Strep Throat

13. The Death of George Washington…

14. The “Death Mask” of George Washington

15. The Apotheosis of Washington….

17. Interesting Facts: Washington has been on more US Postage stamps than anyone else. Favorite foods…crabmeat soup and eggnog He loved to help fight fires Had false teeth made of ivory, lead, human teeth, sheep’s teeth, and cow’s teeth.

18. This president report was researched and Presented by: Mr. Booth September 2 nd, 2014 All rights reserved…