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George Washington’s First Job: Land Surveyor
George Washington began his professional career as a professional land surveyor. He worked for the Fairfax family of Belvoir Manor. The experience was the foundational for the father of America. Washington took the experiences of surveying into his military career and employed the skills throughout his life.
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Oct 3, 20257 min read


Washington Stays at His "Own House" then Dines at Dr. Brown's House
After meeting at Arell's Tavern in Alexandria on July 5, George Washington slept at his town house. The following day he visited his friend.
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Jul 8, 20245 min read


George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part Two
George Washington used a loan from the Bank of Alexandria to fund the construction of two townhouses in Washington D.C.
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Apr 16, 202410 min read


George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part One
The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.
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Apr 4, 202412 min read
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