Today is Independence Day in America and I want to share George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, in Virginia.
George Washington was America's first president and he did not sign the Declaration of Independence. Why? Because in 1776 he was the general of the army and they were in New York protecting it from the British. He got word and a copy of the declaration on 5 days later, on July 9th.
He became the president 13 years later on February 4, 1789. George Washington owned the Mount Vernon plantation from 1761-1799.
He was often (14 years) called away from his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in the army and the presidency.
- Revolutionary War 1775-1781
- First term 1789-1792
- Second term 1793-1797
I was surprised at the amount of color inside!
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George and Martha's room
The study
It was so nice to be able to go back to Mount Vernon again. It is not far from DC and if you have a car while you are there, it is definitely worth a visit!
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Mount Vernon
