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Websites in Washington, George

1. A Concert of Mourning
   An in-depth look at Washington's final days and the nation's response to his death.
   http://www.virginia.edu/gwpapers/exhibits/mourning/
   
   
2. Apotheosis of George Washington
   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."
   http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/gw/gwmain.html
   
   
3. Encyclopedia Americana: George Washington
   A detailed biography written for students. Includes Washington's inaugural addresses and a fact file.
   http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/ea/bios/01pwash.html
   
   
4. George Washington
   Biographical article covering both his military and presidential career.
   http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/gwash.html
   
   
5. George Washington
   Short biography from the official Whitehouse site.
   http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/gw1.html
   
   
6. George Washington
   Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
   http://www.usa-presidents.info/washington.htm
   
   
7. George Washington - Questionz.net
   Detailed information about the life of George Washington
   http://www.questionz.net/George_Washington.html
   
   
8. George Washington Art Page
   Six paintings showing George in different stages of presidential and pre-presidential development.
   http://www.gwart.com/gw/
   
   
9. George Washington Discussion Port
   Forum and live chat devoted to discussing George Washington's life and leadership.
   http://classicals.com/federalist/GeorgeWashingtonhall/wwwboard.html
   
   
10. George Washington Papers
    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.
    http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gwhome.html
    
    
11. George Washington's Remarkable Vision
    Article published in 1880 which purports to describe a vision of America's future seen by Washington at Valley Forge.
    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/2444/gwvision.html
    
    
12. George Washington: A Brief Biography
    Examines the life of George Washington including his early life, military career, and presidency.
    http://www.libraryreference.org/washington.html
    
    
13. George Washington: A National Treasure
    Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.
    http://www.georgewashington.si.edu
    
    
14. Historic Valley Forge: George Washington
    Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
    http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/washington/index.html
    
    
15. History House: Put it on George's Tab
    A brief look at Washington's extravagant expense account while General of the Continental Army.
    http://www.historyhouse.com/in_history/washington/
    
    
16. Medical History of George Washington
    Describes Washington's illnesses.
    http://www.doctorzebra.com/prez/g01.htm
    
    
17. Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
    Well laid out site dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.
    http://www.mountvernon.org/
    
    
18. PBS: Rediscovering George Washington
    Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials.
    http://www.pbs.org/georgewashington/
    
    
19. Resonating with Washington Crossing the Delaware
    Bus driver's experience tuning in to George Washington in commemoration of the miraculous turning of the American Revolutionary War in its darkest hour.
    http://www.greaterthings.com/Susan/Washington.htm
    
    
20. Six Historic Americans: George Washington
    Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion.
    http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/john_remsburg/six_historic_americans/chapter_3.html
    
    
21. Sulgrave Manor
    The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family.
    http://www.stratford.co.uk/sulgrave/
    
    
22. Teaching about George Washington
    Full text of ERIC Digest which examines ways to teach about the first President in school classes.
    http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-2/washington.htm
    
    
23. The American President: George Washington
    Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.
    http://www.americanpresident.org/history/GeorgeWashington/
    
    
24. The Life of George Washington
    Online version of a biography originally published in 1808.
    http://earlyamerica.com/lives/gwlife/index.html
    
    
25. The Life of George Washington
    Three-part, 35-minute film chronicles the career of the late President. [Flash plugin required]
    http://earlyamerica.com/gwlifemovie.htm
    
    
26. The Rise and Fall of the Newburgh Conspiracy
    "How General Washington and his spectacles saved the Republic". The near-mutiny that took place in the army in 1783 and Washington's role in defusing it.
    http://earlyamerica.com/review/fall97/wshngton.html
    
    
27. The Surprising George Washington
    Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administration.
    http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/spring_1994_george_washington_1.html
    
    
28. Washington Monument
    A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes.
    http://www.nps.gov/wamo/
    
    

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