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Presidential Number: 1st Years he was President: 1789-1797 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Federalist Fact(s): In May 1775, Washington, one of Virginia's delegates, was elected commander in chief of the Continental Army. Personal Birthday: February 22, 1732 How old would he be this year? 271 School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but studied at home Wife: Martha Washington Occupation(s) before he was President: Planter, farmer, soldier Other way(s) he served: Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Favorite Foods: Ice cream, fish Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, riding Pets: Horse named Nelson Life in America How would he have traveled? Horse and carriage How would he have communicated with his friends? Letter U.S. Population when term began: 3,929,214 Number of stars on flag when he left office: 16 |
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Art and information provided by fifth-graders from Abingdon Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. Coloringbook drawings by White House artist Rania Hassan. |
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