A mural at George Washington High School in San Francisco depicts the future founding father on the battlefield during the French and Indian War, including the Jumonville incident at top left.

His father, Augustine, is a plantation owner who dies when George is 11. June 15, 1775 Having served with distinction in the French and Indian War, Washington is appointed as commander-in-chief of ...

Keywords French and Indian War, Seven Years War, North America, British Army, French Army, George Washington, William Pitt, James Wolfe, Native American alliances, historical speculation Judge ...