... the French and Indian war (1754-63), which showed to be opportunities for Washington to get ahead in life. He first gained publicity when, as adjutant of one of Virginia's four military districts, he was sent (October 1753) by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie on a fruitless mission to warn the ... years old and without much experience, but he learned quickly, challenging the problems of recruitment, supply, and desertions. This helped him gain respect in the ranks. In April 1754, on his way to establish a post at the Forks of the Ohio, George found out that the French had already built ... the tim...

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