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Encyclopedia Americana: George Washington
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A detailed biography written for students. Includes Washington's inaugural addresses and a fact file.
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George Washington - Questionz.net
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Detailed information about the life of George Washington
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Wikinfo - George Washington
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Encyclopedia article which examines the life of President Washington.
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Apotheosis of George Washington
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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."
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First in War, First in Peace, First in Whiskey: George Washington as Distiller
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Article about the discovery that Washington produced whiskey at Mount Vernon.
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George Washington
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Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
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George Washington
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Short biography from the official Whitehouse site.
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George Washington
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Biographical article covering both his military and presidential career.
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George Washington - Fight the Bias
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Read the biography, quotes and historical facts surrounding the first president of the United States.
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George Washington Discussion Port
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Forum and live chat devoted to discussing George Washington's life and leadership.
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George Washington Papers
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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.
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George Washington's Remarkable Vision
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Article published in 1880 which purports to describe a vision of America's future seen by Washington at Valley Forge.
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George Washington: A National Treasure
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Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.
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Historic Valley Forge: George Washington
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Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
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History House: Put it on George's Tab
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A brief look at Washington's extravagant expense account while General of the Continental Army.
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Medical History of George Washington
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Describes Washington's illnesses.
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Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
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Well laid out site dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.
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PBS: Rediscovering George Washington
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Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials.
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Six Historic Americans: George Washington
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Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion.
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Sulgrave Manor
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The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family.
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Teaching about George Washington
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Full text of ERIC Digest which examines ways to teach about the first President in school classes.
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The American President: George Washington
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Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.
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The Surprising George Washington
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Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administration.
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Washington Monument
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A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes.
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