Born February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, George Washington is best known for his role as America's very first president, taking office in 1789. However, there's more to the life of this natural born leader, including a pivotal position as a general and commander-in-chief during the American Revolution. Here are three lesser-known facts about George Washington.

1) After Washington's father died in 1743, young Washington looked to his older brother, Lawrence, for guidance. Lawrence helped foster George's interest in military service and the arts.

2) Washington found great pleasure in the maintenance of his vast estate, Mount Vernon, which he inherited upon his brother's death in July 1752. Eventually comprising 8,000 acres, the estate hosted a variety of crops, orchards, and livestock. Washington's final years were spent here; he died in 1799.

3) A difference in political opinion caused a rift between Washington and his Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson advised Washington to side with France during the French Revolution, but Jefferson chose to remain neutral. The disagreement caused a breach between the two politicians that was never mended.

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Those in the know will tell you that the place to go for cold beers, delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy ambiance is the Ashburn Pub. So, if you want to have some fun while enjoying a cold brew and hot wings, then look no further. Not only can you enjoy the best wings in town, you can also be a part of trivia night or watch the game on their big screens. In addition, the pub offers specials, including Seafood Sunday, Taco Tuesday, Half-Price Burger Thursday, and 50-cent wings on Friday.

The employees strive to emulate the fictitious bar on the old TV show Cheers by not only being the place where everyone one goes to kick back, but also by knowing every patron by name.

Ashburn Pub
44110 Ashburn Shopping Pl Ste 196
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 724-0755
www.theashburnpub.com

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When it comes time to register for gifts for your wedding, it can be difficult to choose the right places to meet your style and your needs. It’s best to keep in mind that you want high quality items that will last a good while, but at prices that your guests can afford. Here are two great wedding registry websites that will make your decision a bit easier.

Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn’s wedding registry is separated into neatly organized sections that help you to create your registry from start to finish. It features a simple registrant information page that allows you to create your couple profile, and it even enables you to decide where you’d like each gift shipped and your preferences on receiving gift cards from guests. Once you fill out your registry, Pottery Barn also makes it easy for friends and family to find your profile and navigate the gifts that you’ve selected.

Williams-Sonoma
The popular kitchenware store offers an impressive wedding registry site that’s packed full of cooking and entertaining items to help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Easily create and manage your registry with just a few fill-in-the-blank questions, then select the items that you love from Williams-Sonoma’s expansive inventory.

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