George Washington (President)

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Note: This page links to George Washington, the first President of the United States. For the baseball player nicknamed George Washington, click here.

• Born February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, VA USA
• Died December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, VA USA

George Washington, the first President of the United States, was a fan of rounders, a precursor to baseball. A soldier's diary describes Washington playing rounders with others at Valley Forge.

"He sometimes throws and catches a ball for hours with his aide-de-camp." — Soldier’s letter describing George Washington

[edit] Related Sites

• White House Biography
• Wikipedia Entry
• Internet Public Library POTUS Page
• Presidents and Baseball

Preceded by none

United States President 1789 - 1797

Succeeded by John Adams