George Washington Photo Gallery and related media
George Washington
President George Washington
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He became the first president of the United States.
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American Victory at Yorktown
American Victory at YorktownVideo Clip (1:50)
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A two pronged attack by French & American forces defeats General Cornwallis in Virginia. Two years later, the Treaty of Paris will officially end the war
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George Washington's Early Years
George Washington's Early YearsVideo Clip (1:47)
Video Clip (1:47)
George Washington was an ambitious young man who strove to refine his character.
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George Washington at Valley Forge
George Washington at Valley ForgeVideo Clip (2:14)
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General George Washington led a starving army in frigid conditions to victory at Valley Forge.
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George Washington's Greatest Challenges
George Washington's Greatest ChallengesVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
After George Washington took office on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in New York City, a variety of challenges, he was faced with a variety of tough challenges, both foreign and domestic.
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Washington at Yorktown
Washington at YorktownVideo Clip (3:47)
Video Clip (3:47)
General Washington led 20,000 American and French troops to victory at Valley Forge.
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George Washington's Precedents
George Washington's PrecedentsVideo Clip (3:05)
Video Clip (3:05)
George Washington established many presidential precedents still in use today.
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George Washington Comes of Age
George Washington Comes of AgeVideo Clip (2:39)
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George Washington rose through the ranks of the Virginia elite through discipline and determination.
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Surviving Valley Forge
Surviving Valley ForgeVideo Clip (3:14)
Video Clip (3:14)
Under General Washington's command, the Continental Army survives dire circumstances at Valley Forge.
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Washington Escapes Brooklyn
Washington Escapes BrooklynVideo Clip (2:05)
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As British General William Howe anticipates surrender, General Washington fleas across the East River under cover of darkness.
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British Victory at Bunker Hill
British Victory at Bunker HillVideo Clip (1:42)
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A fatal lack of ammunition dooms the colonists chances in an early American Revolutionary battle near Boston.
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