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What war did George Clinton serve in?

  • French and Indian War

  • Civil War

  • War of 1812

  • Mexican-American War

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George Clinton served in the French and Indian War, a conflict that took place from 1754 to 1763 between Great Britain and France for control of North America. Clinton, then a young man, joined the New York militia and fought against the French and their Native American allies. His experience in the war helped him develop leadership skills and a strong sense of patriotism.
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