George Washington Facts – 115 Interesting Facts About George Washington

Facts about George Washington

The first reality contest was held to design the architectural design of the Capitol building with the winning prize amount of $500.

Washington was awarded the highest rank in the U.S. military in 1976 and nobody can ever outrank him.

George Washington is the only president to inaugurate in two cities namely New York and Philadelphia.

George Washington is the only president to never occupy the White House.

George Washington is the only president to get elected unanimously twice.

George Washington died after his doctors removed 40% of his blood over a period of 12 hours to cure a throat infection.

George Washington traveled to all the states while he was president.

George Washington opposed slavery during his last years and in his will he ordered his 300 slaves to be freed after the death of his wife.

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington ordered a ceasefire to return the lost dog to the enemy.

Napoleon ordered 10 days of mourning in France when George Washington died.