Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington's Commission as Commander in Chief
Collection of primary documents about Washington as Commander in Chief.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789
A summary of Washington's task to appoint Supreme Court and other federal judicial officials, appointments which he based on relevant experience, their support for the constitution, and on where they lived. Includes images of a...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Martha Washington
Biographical account of the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
PBS
Pbs: George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
This site gives a brief description of the famous historical painting by Emmaneul Gottlieb Leutze.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: George Washington's Birthday
Students use this resource to find a collection of information concerning the first President of the United States.
Read Works
Read Works: Washington Rides Again
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wax statues of George Washington at Mount Vernon in Virginia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in identifying fact and opinion.
Black Past
Black Past: Washington, Henry
An interesting, but brief encyclopedia article about Henry Washington, one of George Washington's slaves, who fought for the British.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: For Lands' Sake: George Washington as Land Surveyor
This lesson plan invites the students to explore land surveying in the 18th century. Read an 18th-century land survey and decipher what is actually being said.
Other
Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Washington, George 1732 1799
Overview of the military and political career of George Washington, first President of the United States.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: George, George and the American Revolution
In this lesson students will analyze text in order to decipher characteristics of King George III and George Washington.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: Washington's Foreign Policy and Farewell Address [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining how George Washington responded to international events such as the French Revolution and the long-term impacts it had on America's relations with other countries.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: George Washington as Military Leader (Lesson Plan)
Learn about George Washington's role as a military leader in this lesson plan that asks young scholars to evaluate issues relating to military power, Washington's use of strategic retreat, and his leadership in the American Revolution.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: George Washington Williams
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features George Washington Williams, an American historian, clergyman, politician, lawyer, lecturer, and soldier who was the first person to write an objective and scientifically researched history...
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Be Washington
Step inside Washington's boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience. Players can choose various well-known scenarios where Washington had to deal with crises.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: George Washington Papers: Series 2 Letterbooks
The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Did George Washington Really Stand Up?
This site from ushistory.org answers the question to the famous Leutze painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware - was he standing during this famous night?
Read Works
Read Works: Lessons: A Picture Book of George Washington
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan and materials to teach kindergarten students that biographies tell stories about real people who are famous or important.
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington in the French and Indian War
View this map of battles in the French and Indian war led by George Washington. It includes the Battle of Fort Necessity, Battle of Monongahela, and Battle of Fort Ligonier.
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: The Surprising George Washington
This lengthy article from the Prologue Magazine discusses the general state of food production in World War II. In particular the article focuses on thw Women's Land Army, women recruited from both farm and city to grow and harvest the...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous African Americans George Washington Carver
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous African American researcher, inventor, and educator, George Washington Carver. and This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Washington Carver
This National Inventors Hall of Fame site provides a brief biography of the agricultural chemist, George Washington Carver.
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