In the scorching summer of 1748, a 16-year-old George Washington embarked on a journey that would test his mettle and shape the course of American history. As an assistant surveyor, he joined a party led by his neighbor, George William Fairfax of Belvoir, in a bid to explore the western wilderness.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Historical Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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