Extrait du livre Great Americans - George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732. He grew up on a farm in Virginia. He liked to ride horses, fish, and hunt. This home sits where George Washington grew up. The photo is from about 1895.
When George Washington was a teenager he liked to visit his brother at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon was the name of a large plantation. Mount Vernon, today.
When he was 17 years old George Washington learned how to be a land surveyor. A land surveyor draws maps that show the hills, and rocks, and water, and other parts of a property. This is a map of Mount Vernon that was made by George Washington.
George Washington joined the army. He fought for 6 years. He travelled many places. When he was 26 years old he left the army.
When George Washington was 27 years old he got married. His wife was named Martha. They had two children. They were happy. They lived at Mount Vernon. He became a farmer.
George Washington fought in the American Revolution. He was the Commander in Chief of the Army. This means that he was in charge of the army. He fought in many battles. He was a great war hero.
