2. His Life 22
Born February nd, 1732 in Popes Creek, Virginia.
He served in the Revolutionary War
Married to Martha Dandridge Custis
Led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas Day to
defeat the Hessian forces in Trenton.
3. His Presidency
He was sworn into office on
April 30th, 1789.
Vice President: John Adams.
Secretary of State: Thomas
Jefferson.
Served two terms, even
though he did not want to.
Political Party: Federalist.
George Washington did not
like political parties.
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