Part One: George Washington's Early Years
1. Early Years
Early Life
Education
Lawrence and the Fairfax Family
First Job
Lawrence's Death
2. Early Military Adventures
Major Washington
Brushes with Death
Aide to General Braddock
Virginia's Commander-in-Chief
Colonial Politics
Part Two: The Man Behind the Legend
3. Washington the Man
Social Interests
Youthful Romances
Marriage and Family
Relationship with His Mother & Other Relatives
4. Character
Opinions of His Character
Moral Standards
Washington's Temper
5. Friendships
6. Religious Beliefs
Faith During War
The President and Religion
7. Views and Advice
Education
Love and Marriage
Advice on Growing Up & Success in Life
8. Mount Vernon
The Plantation
Slavery
Management from Afar
Part Three: Washington at War
9. The American Revolution
Stamps and Taxes
The Boston Tea Party
The Shot Heard Round the World
Prelude to Taking Command
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
10. The Revolutionary War
Defeats and Victories
Hardships of War
Washington's Critics
Foreign Assistance
Farewell and Resignation
Part Four: Statesman and President
11. A Short Retirement
The Constitution
12. America's First President
Inauguration
Founding a Nation
Illnesses
Washington's Cabinet
13. Second Term
The French Revolution
Jay's Treaty
The Farewell Address
14. Retirement
Brief Recall to Service
A Hero's Death
A Nation Mourns
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