The Rest of His Story

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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