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The Rest of His Story

The Rest of His Story. What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach?. Kindergarten: George Washington was the first president of the United States H is birthday became federal holiday in 1885 (Presidents’ Day). Washington Monument (1884). What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach?. Fourth Grade:

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The Rest of His Story

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  1. The Rest of His Story

  2. What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach? • Kindergarten: • George Washington was the first president of the United States • His birthday became federal holiday in 1885 (Presidents’ Day). • Washington Monument (1884)

  3. What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach? • Fourth Grade: • Apart of the Continental Congress • Commander of the Continental Army • Signed the US Constitution • First President

  4. Important Information • George was the oldest child from a second marriage. • Jealous of his half-siblings. • One day away from joining the British Navy. • Became a Surveyor

  5. Important Information Con’t • Almost died delivering a message to a French Commander marching into the Ohio Valley (Before French and Indian War). • Fought in the French and Indian War in the British Militia • Married a widow (Martha) with two children • He never had his own children. • Expert Distiller and grew Marijuana (Mt. Vernon)

  6. Myths About Washington • The Cherry Tree • Great Commander and Chief • Wooden Teeth

  7. Was there a Cherry Tree? • The story was made up after his death. • Very mischievous teenager who complained a lot. • He accidently killed his mother’s young colt and told her the truth about it.

  8. Great Commander and Chief • http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-life-changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing-battle • Brave and Courageous • Didn’t have the background. • A Prussian officer trained the troops at Valley Forge. • Relied heavily on deceiving the British.

  9. Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth? • http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-smile#george-washingtons-smile • His teeth made him very uncomfortable. • He had multiple sets of false teeth, but none were made of wood. • Hippo/elephant ivory • Horse/donkey/cow teeth

  10. President Washington • http://www.history.com/videos/george-washingtons-greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest-challenge • George did not want to be President. • Wanted to retire to Mt. Vernon with his family. • “I fear I must bid adieu to happiness," he blurted out to a close friend only days before his inaugural. (The Surprising George Washington)

  11. President Washington • Would only serve two terms. • Declared Thanksgiving a Holiday. • Started the United Postal Service while he was in office • Warned America against Political Parties.

  12. Resources • www.earlyamerica.com • www.history.com • www.unitedstreaming.com • www.brainpop.com • www.whithouse.gov • “The Surprising George Washington” By Richard Norton Smith

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