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- Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
- Read the biography, quotes and historical facts surrounding the first president of the United States.
- Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials.
- Detailed information about the life of George Washington
- George Washington's headquarters on August 10, 1777, where the Marquis de Lafayette joined the American Revolution, the American Flag was said to have first flown over American troops, and several other historic generals joined the American Revolution.
- Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion.
- A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes.
- Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
- The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family.
- Forum and live chat devoted to discussing George Washington's life and leadership.
- Full text of ERIC Digest which examines ways to teach about the first President in school classes.
- Encyclopedia article which examines the life of President Washington.
- Well laid out site dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.
- Bus driver's experience tuning in to George Washington in commemoration of the miraculous turning of the American Revolutionary War in its darkest hour.
- Describes Washington's illnesses.
- Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.
- A brief look at Washington's extravagant expense account while General of the Continental Army.
- Article published in 1880 which purports to describe a vision of America's future seen by Washington at Valley Forge.
- Library of Congress site which presents its collection of 65,000 Washington documents. Each page of these documents has been photographed and is presented online. Site also includes a timeline of his lie and a selection of essays.
- A detailed biography written for students. Includes Washington's inaugural addresses and a fact file.
- How Washington's image has changed and been manipulated to make him the ultimate American hero. "Politically, socially - and of course, commercially - Washington's image has become an easily-recognized and powerful tool."
- An in-depth look at Washington's final days and the nation's response to his death.
- Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.
- Examines the life of George Washington including his early life, military career, and presidency.
- Six paintings showing George in different stages of presidential and pre-presidential development.

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