Curated OER
President George Washington Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive President George Washington learning exercise, students examine 10 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: George Washington
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Proclamation of Neutrality 1793
The Proclamation of Neutrality was a formal announcement issued by President George Washington in May 1793, declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Hamilton v. Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. In this inquiry lesson, two letters to George Washington allow students to consider the competing politics...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: George Washington and Executive Power
This lesson looks at the legacy of George Washington, perhaps the most influential leader in the creation of the American nation. Through his achievements as commander-in-chief during the Revolution, in support of the drafting and...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Why Does the President Need a Cabinet?
Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: George Washington
This easy-to-navigate site has George Washington's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Washington's Farewell Address
A learning module that begins with "Washington's Farewell Address" by President George Washington, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Other
Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.
Curated OER
National Park Service: General George Washington's Suit
The National Park Service has the suit worn by President George Washington on the day of his inauguration, April 30, 1789. Pictures of the suit are provided here.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Central Banking in the United States
This essay gives a background to understand the controversy surrounding the creation of a central bank in the United States.
This Nation
This Nation: Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)
Read the text of the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by George Washington in April, 1793, showing his effort to keep his new nation safe from unhealthy alliances.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Us History: George Washington
A summary of George Washington's term as the first President of the newly formed United States. Presents two of his major accomplishments of his Presidency (the Jay Treaty and the establishment of the first Cabinet), and two major...
Other
George Washington's Mount Vernon: A Biography of George Washington
This resource presents a brief biography of George Washington (1732-1799), the first president of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington Was Born Feb. 22
An interesting background on the origin of Presidents' Day, and the actual date of George Washington's birth. Includes a portrait of Washington, as well as an historical letter from Tobias Lear, recounting the Julian and Gregorian...