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Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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Historic Mount Vernon: The Home of Our First President
An excellent site for information about Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, as well as information about Washington himself. Be sure to take the virtual tour of the house and investigate the archaeology projects going on.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington: Biography
Everything you need to know about this life of George Washington is included on this site. This comprehensive site allows you to read short summaries of different events in Washington's life. Click the links following the descriptions...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Martha Washington
Biographical account of the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington in Williamsburg
This site explores George Washington's visits to the city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Content includes information on whom he visited, as well as personal elements of his life.
Read Works
Read Works: Martha Washington Creates the Role of First Lady
[Free Registration/Login Required] This essay, borrowed from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, provides biographical information about Martha Washington and her role as the First Lady of the...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: George Washington's Birthday
Students use this resource to find a collection of information concerning the first President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: George Washington
This resource highlights George Washington's career (1732-1799). Pictures help to connect the historical events discussed.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Bibliography: Washington, Martha
This page provides bibliographies of many non-internet sources about Martha Washington. There is also an important link to the White House web site and its page about Martha Washington.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Obituary of Martha Washington
Early America shows a newspaper clipping of Martha Washington's obituary in the Hartford "American Mercury" newspaper.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: George Washington: A Biography
An introductory biography of George Washington.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Source: Patriot Women
Women served the American revolutionary cause as well as men. Use these lesson plans to make young scholars aware of important women during that era using the "discuss and predict" method.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martha Washington Died May 22, 1802
Here is an interesting look at some background details of Martha Washington's life and death as the "first First Lady." From "America's Story from America's Library."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
(1732- ) George Washington's wife
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
Martha Danridge was born in the county of New Kent, Virginia, in May, 1732. Martha was a widow of Park Custis and wife of George Washington.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
The wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Considered to be the first First Lady of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
The wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Considered to be the first First Lady of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
The wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Considered to be the first First Lady of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martha Washington
The first First Lady of the United States of America. She was married to George Washington.