The Rest of His Story
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The Rest of His Story
What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach?
Kindergarten: George
Washington was the first president of the United States
His birthday became federal holiday in 1885 (Presidents’ Day).
Washington Monument (1884)
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Fourth Grade: Apart of the
Continental Congress
Commander of the Continental Army
Signed the US Constitution
First President
Important Information George was the oldest
child from a second marriage.
Jealous of his half-siblings.
One day away from joining the British Navy.
Became a Surveyor
Important Information Con’t
Almost died delivering a message to a French Commander marching into the Ohio Valley (Before French and Indian War).
Fought in the French and Indian War in the British Militia
Married a widow (Martha) with two children He never had his own children. Expert Distiller and grew Marijuana (Mt.
Vernon)
Myths About Washington
The Cherry Tree
Great Commander and Chief
Wooden Teeth
Was there a Cherry Tree?
The story was made up after his death.
Very mischievous teenager who complained a lot.
He accidently killed his mother’s young colt and told her the truth about it.
Great Commander and Chief
http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-life-changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing-battle
Brave and Courageous Didn’t have the background. A Prussian officer trained the troops at
Valley Forge. Relied heavily on deceiving the British.
Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?
http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-smile#george-washingtons-smile
His teeth made him very uncomfortable. He had multiple sets of false teeth, but
none were made of wood. Hippo/elephant ivory Horse/donkey/cow teeth
President Washington
http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest-challenge
George did not want to be President. Wanted to retire to Mt. Vernon with his
family. “I fear I must bid adieu to happiness," he
blurted out to a close friend only days before his inaugural. (The Surprising George Washington)
President Washington
Would only serve two terms.
Declared Thanksgiving a Holiday.
Started the United Postal Service while he was in office
Warned America against Political Parties.
Resources
www.earlyamerica.com www.history.com www.unitedstreaming.
com www.brainpop.com www.whithouse.gov
“The Surprising George Washington” By Richard Norton Smith