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His first command was of the Virginia Regiment (Militia) of the British Army in the French and Indian War. Washingtons first battle was agianst a small French and indian detachment about 40 miles from Fort Duquesne (western Pennsylvania). He had about 150 men. the French and indians ran away and got their full force. Washington built a fort in the worst of possible places at the bottom of a vally called Fort Necessity. There was a 10 hour siege and then Washington surrendered. The French commander let him and his men march away without their weapons.
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What were the names of washingtons first secretary of state and the secretary of the treasury?
Washington's first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson and his first Secretary of Treasury was Alexander Hamilton
Why was George Washingtons face carved into Mount Rushmore?
Because of his significance of being the first president of the United States of America.
Does a lieutenant command a platoon?
A Lieutenant (Second or First) may be a staff officer, they may command a platoon, they may serve as a company Executive Officer, or, in the case of a First Lieutenant who is eligible for promotion to Captain, they may command a company.
What was the battle of Trenton about?
washingtons great war
What is washingtons wifes name?
Martha Dandridge Custis.
What is washingtons first name?
George
What was the name of Martha washingtons first husband and what caused his death?
martha washingtons first husband was mr.custus and he died for no reason he just had died of an old age
Was washingtons first command in Ohio river valley?
George Washington was asked to lead the troops in the French & Indian War. His first testing, he was defeated. He returned home vowing to never be involved in the military again. However, this was not the case later on.
When was washingtons face first appear on the quarter?
1932
What is a short biography of George Washingtons life?
He was our first president.
How did washingtons precedency shape new political traditions?
he was the first presidant
Who was involved in Washingtons first cabinet and what were their titles?
John Adams and George Washington
The number of the positions in Washingtons first cabinet?
There were 7 (Seven) delegates in his first cabinet.
Which was the first vice president?
john Adams was the first vice president in 1789
Who were the members of the first president cabinet?
JEFFERSON,HAMILTON, KNOX,AND RANDOLPH were Washingtons first 4 cabinet members
What was George Washingtons first act to select men to give him advise?
supreme court
What was George Washingtons's first job?
He was a surveyor at age 16. He was apart of a surveying expedition.
