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George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. He was born in 1732 in Westmoreland County, Va., and died in 1799 at his Mount Vernon home. For an in-depth look at the life of this fascinating figure in American history, see:
- George Washington Biography
- George Washington in Williamsburg
- Duel in the Wilderness, excerpts from a children's book based on George Washington's journal
- Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation: a Book of Etiquette, as transcribed by sixteen-year-old George Washington around 1744
- First Inaugural Address
- Second Inaugural Address
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Washington as a Symbol
Washington's leadership was an appealing surrogate for the king's paternal presence. Historian Kevin Kelly discusses the first president's legacy. February 18, 2008
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Prelude to Victory
"Prelude to Victory" celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown with three days of special programs that recall September 26, 27, and 28, 1781. September 24, 2007
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Martha Washington Remembers
This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops. May 28, 2007
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"Yorktown" Electronic Field Trip"
On the October 19th debut of Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip "Yorktown," participating students across the nation will learn history almost by accident. October 16, 2006
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Being George Washington
Ron Carnegie enjoys interpreting our nation's first president - a man whose character he clearly admires. February 13, 2006
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75 Years of Costume Design
Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009. Costume Design Center Director Brenda Rosseau describes the metamorphosis from 1934. November 2, 2009
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Journal articles
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"The Greatest Practical Approach to Exactness."
The Problem of Apportionment and Washington's First Veto
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Rediscovering an American Icon
Houdon's Washington
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Presidential Portraits
"Stuart is all the rage, he is almost worked to death...."
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Taking the Measure of Washington... Once More
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