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00:00George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, into a family of planters.
00:10His father, Augustine Washington, died when George was 11, leaving his mother, Mary Ball Washington, to raise him.
00:19Washington had little formal education but excelled in mathematics, surveying, and horsemanship.
00:24At 16, he worked as a land surveyor in Virginia, gaining early exposure to frontier life.
00:33In 1752, at age 20, Washington became adjutant of the Virginia Militia.
00:39He gained prominence during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
00:47In 1754, he led troops in a skirmish at Fort Necessity, sparking the wider conflict.
00:53Though he suffered defeats, including at Fort Necessity and Braddock's campaign, his bravery earned him respect.
01:01He resigned his commission in 1758 and returned to Virginia as a war hero.
01:08In 1759, Washington married Martha Custies, a wealthy widow with two children.
01:15This union made him one of Virginia's wealthiest landowners.
01:18He managed Mount Vernon Plantation, expanded his land holdings, and became a successful farmer, though reliant on enslaved labor.
01:29Washington also served in the Virginia House of Burgesses, 1758-1775, where he opposed British taxation policies like the Stamp Act.
01:41His leadership in colonial resistance made him a respected figure.
01:47When tensions with Britain escalated, Washington attended the First and Second Continental Congresses.
01:54In 1775, he was unanimously chosen as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
02:01Despite shortages of supplies and manpower, Washington showed resilience.
02:061776, crossed the Delaware River and won the Battle of Trenton, a turning point.
02:151777-1778, endured the harsh winter at Valley Forge, training his army with Baron von Steuben.
02:251781, with French allies, Washington secured victory at the Battle of Yorktown, forcing British surrender.
02:35In 1783, he resigned his commission, famously declining power, and returned to Mount Vernon.
02:43After the war, Washington hoped to retire, but political unrest brought him back.
02:49He presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where the U.S. Constitution was drafted.
02:57His leadership and impartiality made him the unanimous choice for the new nation's first president.
03:03Washington took office as the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789, in New York City.
03:11He was unanimously elected for two terms, 1789-1797, established the executive branch,
03:23formed the first cabinet, including Thomas Jefferson State and Alexander Hamilton Treasury.
03:30Bill of Rights, 1791, oversaw ratification, ensuring freedoms of speech, press, and religion.
03:37Neutrality, kept the U.S. out of European wars despite pressure to join France against Britain.
03:45Whiskey Rebellion, 1794, demonstrated federal authority by quelling the uprising.
03:53Jay's Treaty, 1795, normalized trade with Britain, avoiding war.
03:59Washington declined a third term, setting the precedent for the two-term presidency.
04:04His farewell address, 1796, warned against political parties and foreign entanglements.
04:12Washington retired to Mount Vernon in 1797, dedicating time to farming and estate management.
04:20In December 1799, he developed a throat infection after riding in cold weather.
04:26He died on December 14, 1799, at age 67.
04:31His death was mourned nationwide, and he was remembered as the father of his country.
04:38George Washington's legacy includes
04:40Founding father and first U.S. president
04:44Leader who secured American independence
04:47A model of humility, refusing monarchy or lifelong rule
04:52His face appears on the U.S. dollar bill and the quarter
04:56Honored with the Washington Monument and the nomming of the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C.
05:04In short, George Washington rose from a Virginia planter to become a revolutionary leader,
05:10commander of the Continental Army, and the first president of the United States.
05:15His leadership, character, and vision laid the foundation for American democracy.
05:20His leadership, character, and the first president of the United States.
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