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Washington's First Defeat at Fort Necessity | Baltimore News

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George Washington’s first military defeat at Fort Necessity in 1754—during the French and Indian War—set the stage for his future greatness, as he surrendered after a skirmish that ignited colonial-French tensions. Years later, he’d witness General Braddock’s fatal campaign, helping evacuate survivors as Braddock’s body was buried in the road. These pivotal, lesser-known moments are now spotlighted in the new film “Young Washington,” revealing the young general’s grit, mistakes, and the roots of his legendary rise.

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