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George Washington's Childhood
Imagine being abandoned or being left behind by your parents. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland,Virginia and died at age 67 on December 14, 1779. In this paper you will learn about George Washington’s childhood, how he impacted the world, and other interesting facts. “In this paragraph, George Washington’s family and childhood will be explained”. George Washington’s dad was married twice. He had 8 other siblings. He had two real siblings and six step-siblings. His early job was a school math teacher. “George Washington had a major impact on the world as he influenced others.” First, he was the first President of the United States. Second, he built and guided the actual U.S. Government with his own words.

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