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- George Wasington stood on a balcony and told the audience that he wanted to be president. - He was president from 1789-1797 - He was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia - He died on December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia - He was married to Martha Dandridge Washington. - He realized his best stragity is to harass the British. - he died of a throat infection. For months the Nation mourned him. - He had 3 years of retirement -On September 17, 1796, Washington peacefully turned over the power of the presidency to John Adams. -Although he had no children of his own, George Washington was a devoted husband and father to his stepchildren.