President’s Day Resources at Enchanted Learning

Rediscovering George Washington

Mount Vernon

George Washington - Letter to Thomas Jefferson - Annenberg Media: Read George Washington’s "Letter to Thomas Jefferson" in the readings for Democracy in America, unit 12.

Biography of America:   Annenberg Media: "The Coming of Independence," program 4 of A Biography of America, looks at Washington’s role in securing America’s freedom from British rule.

The Western Tradition: - Annenberg Media: The Western Tradition considers the meaning of Washington’s presidency as it contrasts with the heredity-based monarchies of Europe in program 38, “The American Republic."

George Washington: Father of Our Country:  Resources from Pocantico Hills School

Pocast at Mount Vernon: - There are also photos. Eric Langhorst - Speaking of History Blog

George Washington’s Rules of Colonial Manners - George Washington, sometime before the age of 16, transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation.

George Washington Resource - Schmoop site

Abraham Lincoln in the Civil War - Schmoop site

Audio Clip of Radio Program about Washington - Audio clip of a radio program about Washington and how he came to grant his enslaved workers their freedom upon his death.