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Did George Washingto really cut down a cherry tree? Times were tough for men and women like George Washington. I will be talking about times before the wars. George Washingtons contubution to the war. Also my evaluation to the war

George Washingtons times before wars. George Washington was born febuary 22nd 1730 in west Morland County Virginia. His father died when he was 11 years old. when he was 20 his oldest brother died. At age 23 he got a job as a cernal. when the Revouloutionary war started he was promoted to a major. The Rvouloutionary war ended 1781 And George Washington was the best major in that war. Plus he was onanyomusly voted for president. He died because of lack of breath

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