U.S. President: George Washington

These sites are about George Washington, the first U.S. President. Read biographies, timelines, letters, and diaries. There is also information about the Washington Monument. Includes lesson plans, classroom activities, and online quizzes. There are links to eThemes Resources on presidents and Presidents Day.

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Links

George Washington's Mount Vernon: Take a tour of George Washington’s home in Virginia. Click on the photographs or the links at the bottom.
PBS: Rediscovering George Washington: This site about George Washington includes a biography, timeline, and audio files of letters he wrote.
George Washington Papers: This Library of Congress collection includes letters, diaries, and other notes accumulated by Washington from 1741 through 1799.
Washington Monument: This is a brief description of George Washington and the monument that honors him.
The Washington Monument: This site gives the history of the monument and a brief biography of Washington. Includes the size of the monument and the cost.
The Real Face of George Washington: This short online video is about the paintings that represent Washington’s face and how accurate they are.
America's Story: George Washington: This site provides a brief look at the life of George Washington. Includes a list of recommended children’s books. Use the links at the bottom to read more.
The Making of Our First President: This site provides the U.S. History class lesson plans for 9-12 graders. Includes objectives, procedures, discussion questions, and evaluation.
George Washington Lives! On the Internet!: Read the biography of George Washington and learn about his contributions. Includes several activities and quizzes.
Ben's Guide: The Washington Monument: Find out more about the Washington Monument, which was built to honor George Washington.
ABC's George Washington: This two-page pdf is a worksheet about George Washington.
Enchanted Learning: George Washington: Here are several activities to help you learn about George Washington.
The White House Biography of George Washington: Read a biography of George Washington.
George Washington Elected First President: Read about George Washington and then try a short quiz.
Washington's Farewell Address: Read the speech Washington gave when he left the office of president in 1796.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Presidents Day: These sites offer ideas and activities for celebrating Presidents Day and the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes biographies, timelines, memorials, and documents written by both men. There are several hands-on crafts, online quizzes, and games. Includes links to eThemes Resources on U.S. presidents and the executive branch.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents: These sites include biographies of the presidents of the United States and their wives. Includes information about election trivia, debates, and inaugural addresses, plus some online games. There are links to eThemes Resources on the executive branch and some presidents.