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Washington, George, 1732-1799

 Person

Biography

First President of the United States of America.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Appointment of Washington as General and Commander in Chief United Colonies, 1775 June 19

 Item
Identifier: M271.01.0005.00016
Abstract

Appointment of Washington as General and Commander in Chief United Colonies. Signed by order of the Congress, by John Hancock, President on June 19, 1775 in Philadelphia. Printed on parchment, this is a facsimilie.

Dates: 1775 June 19

Revolutionary War Oath of Allegiance, 1778 May 12

 Item
Identifier: M271.01.0005.00020
Abstract

Oath of allegiance to the United States of Ameirca signed by General St Clair and countersigned by George Washington. Original was mounted on silk in the 1970s.

Dates: 1778 May 12

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