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- Society > History > By Region > North America > United States > Colonial
- Society > History > By Region > North America > United States > First Ladies > Washington, Martha
- Society > History > By Time Period > Eighteenth Century
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- A Concert of Mourning
An in-depth look at Washington's final days and the nation's response to his death.
- Apotheosis of George Washington
How Washington's image has changed and been manipulated to make him the ultimate American hero. "Politically, socially - and of course, commercially - Washington's image has become an easily-recognized and powerful tool."
- Encyclopedia Americana: George Washington
A detailed biography written for students. Includes Washington's inaugural addresses and a fact file.
- George Washington
Biographical article covering both his military and presidential career.
- George Washington
Short biography from the official Whitehouse site.
- George Washington
Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
- George Washington Art Page
Six paintings showing George in different stages of presidential and pre-presidential development.
- George Washington Discussion Port
Forum and live chat devoted to discussing George Washington's life and leadership.
- George Washington Papers
Library of Congress site which presents its collection of 65,000 Washington documents. Each page of these documents has been photographed and is presented online. Site also includes a timeline of his lie and a selection of essays.
- George Washington: A Brief Biography
Examines the life of George Washington including his early life, military career, and presidency.
- George Washington: A National Treasure
Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.
- George Washington's Remarkable Vision
Article published in 1880 which purports to describe a vision of America's future seen by Washington at Valley Forge.
- Historic Valley Forge: George Washington
Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
- History House: Put it on George's Tab
A brief look at Washington's extravagant expense account while General of the Continental Army.
- Medical History of George Washington
Describes Washington's illnesses.
- Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Well laid out site dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.
- PBS: Rediscovering George Washington
Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials.
- Resonating with Washington Crossing the Delaware
Bus driver's experience tuning in to George Washington in commemoration of the miraculous turning of the American Revolutionary War in its darkest hour.
- Six Historic Americans: George Washington
Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion.
- Sulgrave Manor
The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family.
- Teaching about George Washington
Full text of ERIC Digest which examines ways to teach about the first President in school classes.
- The American President: George Washington
Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.
- The Life of George Washington
Three-part, 35-minute film chronicles the career of the late President. [Flash plugin required]
- The Life of George Washington
Online version of a biography originally published in 1808.
- The Moland House
"George Washington's headquarters on August 10, 1777, where the Marquis de Lafayette joined the American Revolution, the American Flag was said to have first flown over American troops, and several other historic generals joined the American Revolution"
- The Rise and Fall of the Newburgh Conspiracy
"How General Washington and his spectacles saved the Republic". The near-mutiny that took place in the army in 1783 and Washington's role in defusing it.
- The Surprising George Washington
Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Washington Monument
A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes.
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