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The Rest of His Story
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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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What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach?
Fourth Grade: Apart of the
Continental Congress
Commander of the Continental Army
Signed the US Constitution
First President
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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
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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)
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Myths About Washington
The Cherry Tree
Great Commander and Chief
Wooden Teeth
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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Resources
www.earlyamerica.com www.history.com www.unitedstreaming.
com www.brainpop.com www.whithouse.gov
“The Surprising George Washington” By Richard Norton Smith