George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland, Virgina. He is known as the first president of the United States as a national hero.

Westmoreland, Virginia - Birth Place of George Washington

At 7 years old, George Washington learned how to farm and plant on the land at his home.

George Washington's home in Colonial Virginia.

George Washington was 11 years old when his father died in 1743. This was also the end of his education because of the house duties he took over after his father died.

Augustine Washington - George Washington's father

At the age of 15, George Washington became a county surveyor. He was very successful, which allowed him the opportunity to gain land and political status. 

George Washington gained his first political position in Virginia's Northern District after his brother, Lawrence Washington, died.

After holding this position in Virginia's Northern District, George Washington decided to serve in the militia. 

George Washington used this weapon while serving in the militia.

George Washington returned home to Virginia and joined the British Imperial Army, where he fought in the Seven Years' War and achieved heroes status.

The telescope George Washington used during the Seven Years' War

After the war, George Washington returned home to Virginia and married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759.