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PBS
Pbs: George Washington's First Inauguration Speech [Pdf]
A handwritten text of President George Washington's Inauguration speech from April of 1789.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: George Washington
Short biography of George Washington from the White House provides some insight into his views and participation in the Revolutionary War.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 1. George Washington
Find a brief biography highlighting the professional life of George Washington. Sections feature his domestic policy, foreign affairs, the era, and his presidential politics.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: George Washington
Americans have long appreciated George Washington's importance to our history. Washington secured American independence as commander of the Continental Army and established traditions as the nation's first president. His unblemished...
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: George Washington
Eighth graders will read about George Washington as President then analyze the different images and sculptures and write a short essay.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Death of George Washington, 1799
This article details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: George Washington and Executive Power
George Washington had a role in establishing our nation from the Revolutionary War through his presidency. He was a commander, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and a reluctant first President. Analyze his political...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: George Washington's Legacy to America
This lesson plan from the Center for Civic Education encourages both teachers and students to learn more about George Washington's contribution to American Constitutionalism and Citizenship.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President George Washington for Kids
Study George Washington's biography on this site. Learn about the 1st president of the United States.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: President's Day
Find out about the achievements of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Includes links to President's day activities and information, plus resources for each president and a list of literature relating to each.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: The First Administration
Read about George Washington's presidency. See why his role was so important in setting precedents to be followed by future chief executives. Find out about some of the warts in his personality too, all of which made him more human.
Everything ESL
President's Day: George Washington
This "President's Day: George Washington" unit will provide many downloads and resources. Teach ESL students about the first president, U.S. Flag, and the American colonies. It provides internet sites for further research.
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.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Land Survey by George Washington
What was one of George Washington's first jobs? American history tends to focus on George Washington as a leader of the Continental army during the Revolution, and as our nation's first president. Less emphasis has been devoted to...
George Washington University
George Washington University: First Federal Congress: Expansion of the Empire
A look at the challenges that faced the new government especially in regard to the vast territory it won from Britain. Read about how the first Congress addressed these issues and set precedents for years to come. From a project of...
US National Archives
Our Documents: George Washington's Farewell Address
One of the top one hundred important documents in U.S. history, the original Farewell Address by President Washington can be viewed and studied at this site. An explanation of the text is also provided.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington: Reflections
This is the last chapter of a biography of Washington which was written only eight years after his death by David Ramsay, a man who had known Washington personally, and who had been "an active player in the momentous events of America's...
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.
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
Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington and the Supreme Court
George Washington was responsible for a lot of firsts for our nation. One such task was to fill the Supreme Court with six justices. Read the following excerpt about this duty and use the chart to see who he nominated and for how long...
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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Ramsay's Life of Washington
Read the complete text to David Ramsey's book The Life of George Washington. It covers Washington's life from his early years to his death in 1799.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Presidency of George Washington
As the first president of the United States, George Washington set several important precedents for the federal government.