George Washington
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. While his birthday is historically Feb. 22, the federal holiday (often called Presidents Day) is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
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If he were still alive, he would be 294 years old as of his birthday in February 2026. He passed away on December 14, 1799, at the age of 67.
George Washington’s personal wax seal featured his family’s coat of arms, consisting of a shield with two horizontal bars and three five-pointed stars (mullets). It was often used to secure private letters, sometimes topped with a crest of a raven rising from a coronet. The seal was commonly set in a gold watch fob.
George Washington (1732–1799) was a self-taught surveyor, avid dog lover, and fearless leader who never lived in the White House, famously survived being shot multiple times in battle, and did not wear a wig, but powdered his own hair. He was unanimously elected president twice, led a secret spy ring, and was a successful whiskey distiller.
Personal Life and Habits
No College Education: Due to his father’s death, Washington’s formal schooling ended around age 15, making him largely self-educated.
“Wooden” Teeth Myth: His dentures were not wooden; they were made of materials like gold, ivory, lead, and human teeth.
Animal Lover:
He owned over 30 foxhounds and gave them creative names like Sweet Lips, Tipsy, and Drunkard
The Hair Myth: Washington did not wear a wig; he wore his own hair long, tied back in a queue, and powdered it white.
Athletic Dancer: At 6’3”, he was a skilled equestrian and known for being an excellent dancer.
Military and Political Career
“Agent 711”: During the Revolution, he was the leader of the Culper Spy Ring and known in codes as “Agent 711”.
Highest Military Rank: In 1976, he was posthumously promoted to General of the Armies of the United States, ensuring he outranks all other U.S. officers.
Never Lived in the White House: He oversaw its construction but was the only president who never occupied it.
Unanimous Elections: He is the only president to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College, which happened twice.
Dangerous Battles: At the 1755 Battle of the Monongahela, he had two horses shot out from under him and four bullets pass through his coat.
Refused a Third Term: He set a major precedent by stepping down after two terms, warning against the dangers of political parties.
Other Interesting Facts
First to Sign Constitution: Washington was the first person to sign the U.S. Constitution.
Whiskey Distiller: After his presidency, he operated a highly successful whiskey distillery at Mount Vernon.
“Father of His Country”: He was known for his leadership, but he had no biological children of his own with his wife, Martha.
Cause of Death: He died in 1799 at age 67 from a severe throat infection after riding in wet weather. And don’t forget the bloodletting…