George Washington was not only the first president of the United States, but he was also a soldier, surveyor, and husband. He was born in Virginia in 1732 and died in 1799. These portraits show George Washington in his many roles. Pay attention to the differences in his appearance and zoom in on the images to see even more.
George Washington, Gilbert Stuart, 1797, From the collection of: The White House
George Washington became president in 1789 when the new government was formed after the Revolutionary War.
1781-10-19, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
George Washington started his military career in the French and Indian War in 1754.
Entrance of the American Army into New York, Nov. 25th. 1783., P. Greatbach after John R. Chapin, 1868, From the collection of: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Washington was an accomplished general in the Revolutionary War, which started in 1775. The Americans fought against the British for independence or the freedom to have our own country.
1901, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
General Washington, John Rogers after John Trumbull, 1870, From the collection of: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
M. Washington, John Rogers after John Wollaston, 1870, From the collection of: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
George Washington married Martha Custis in 1759. Martha's first husband passed away and left her to care for their 2 children and a large Virginia plantation.
Washington George 1732-1799 Life, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
The Washingtons lived at Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia. They never had any children themselves.
1789, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
George Washington was elected as the first president in 1789. He was the president for 8 years.
1901, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Portrait of George Washington, Gilbert Stuart, 1795 - 1796, From the collection of: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Washington died on December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon. He is remembered as the Father of Our Country.
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