*In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States,
*on December 14, 1799, Washington died
*On January 6th, 1759, Washington married Martha Drawbridge Custis
*Washington served two terms as President. His first term (1789-1793) was occupied primarily with organizing the executive branch of the new government
*.Finally retired from public service, George and Martha Washington returned to their beloved Mount
* George Washington traveled far and wide during his lifetime.