A second grade does some research on George Washington and provides a timeline of his life with accompanying artwork and descriptions.

Follow the schedule of George Washington on his inauguration day. For each event, a summary, pictures, or a video is included with explanations of that particular event. A transcript of his inauguration speech is provided.

General order written by Washington to express pleasure of the Treaty of Alliance with France, ratified in May, 1778.

Washington began his involvement with the French and Indian War by volunteering to be a Britain's emissary to the French to order them to leave British territory. However, he became mired in the conflict and ended the war when the French...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...

An image of George Washington.

An image of George Washington.

George Washington Statue in front of Federal Hall (New York)

An image of George Washington.

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When Governor Dinwiddie needed someone to deliver a message to the French asking them to withdrawal from the Ohio Valley, George Washington readily volunteered. He later wrote about his expedition in his journal. Read a summary of his...

An image of "George Washington", created by Gilbert Stuart in 1795 (Oil on canvas, 77 64 cm).

"I cannot tell a lie. "-Washington. Children have grown up listening to the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree to teach students lessons on honesty. Was this a true or false story? Read the following interview with...

Beginning with George Washington, presidents have used their farewell address to look back on their experience in office and to offer the public practical advice. In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said that a high...

Features inaugural artifacts and highlights of nine presidential inaugurations starting with George Washington who established many of the ceremonial traditions that are still followed today.

From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.

Learners will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr. Mae...

Answer five questions to learn which of six Founding Fathers you are most like.

In this activity, students will examine the original and final drafts of the Constitution and evaluate the significance of the selection of the words 'We the People.'

In this activity students will analyze the Senate Journal of the First Congress and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article II of the Constitution in action.

The resources here, including letters, lithographs, official documents, and maps, document the Revolutionary War battles of Saratoga and Valley Forge.

A stone house where George Washington stayed during the United States Revolutionary War, it was later the site of the wedding of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Prevost. Now a museum.

The National Gallery of Art has created this impressive gateway to make its vast collections accessible to children. Colorful, fun, and interactive. With links to an "Art Zone," where kids can make art online, to downloadable guides for...