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George Washington’s Life

George Washington was an important leader 

in American history.

He was our first pre .

He is the “Fa of Our Cou .”

Every Feb , we remember George Washington 

on Presidents’ Day.

George Washington.

Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Washington was born in Vi in 17 .

He was a farmer in Virginia.

His farm was called Mount Vernon.

Many people come to Mount Ve every year.

Commonwealth 

of Virginia

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Washington wanted indep from Great Britain.

He was a gen in the Revolutionary War.

He fought with the colonists against the British.

The colonists did not want high ta .

In 17 , Washington and other leaders signed the 

Const .

In 17 , he became the first president of the 

Un St .

He was president from 17 to 17 .

After that, he returned to Mount Vernon to live.

In 17 , Washington got sick and died.

“Washington’s Inauguration at 

Philadelphia” by J.L.G. Ferris. 

Courtesy of the Library of Congress, 

LC-USZC4-12011.

George Washington’s Life (continued)

Washington’s Tomb at Mount Vernon.

Courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association,

George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Estate and Gardens.

“Washington Crossing the Delaware”

by Emanual Leutze.
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We Honor George Washington

We remember and honor George Washington in many ways.

The name George Washington is very famous and popular.

Universities and roads have his name.

Airports and hospitals have his name.

What are other examples? 

On the East Coast, our nation’s capital was named Wa , DC, in 18 .

On the West Coast, a new state was named Wa in 18 .

Washington State

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Washington, DC

Read the words.

Find the matching symbol.

Connect the word and the symbol. 
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We Honor George Washington (continued)

We see George Washington every day.

His picture is everywhere.

Look at a $1 bill. Look at a $5 bill.

Look at a $10 bill. Look at a $20 bill.

1. What money shows George Washington’s face? $1 $5 $10 $20

2. Write Washington’s name on this paper money.Look at one penny (1¢). 

Look at one nickel (5¢).

Look at one dime (10¢). Look at one quarter (25¢).

Put the coins on the circle where they belong.

1. What coin shows George Washington’s face? 1¢ 5¢ 10¢ 25¢

2. Write the value and presidents’ names. 

____¢ ____¢ ___¢ ____¢

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one quarter = 25 cents

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George Washington—Special Places

The Washington Monument honors our first president.

The monument is in Wa , DC.

The monument was started in 18 .

The monument was finished in 18 .

It has steps inside and flags outside.

You can go to the top of the monument.

You can see everything in Washington, DC.

Many people come to the Was Mon 

every year.

Ice skating with the Washington Monument 

in the background, 1919.

Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-93059.

The Washington Monument 

about 1920.

Courtesy of the Library of Congress, 

LC-USZC4-5297.
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In So Da , many people come to Mount Rushmore every year.

Mount Rushmore honors George Washington.

George Washington’s face is on the mountain.

Three other presidents are on the mountain.

The presidents’ faces are very big.

Washington’s nose is feet high.

Where is Ge Wa ?

Write his name under his face.

Who are the other presidents?

 Jef , Roos , Lin 

Write the other presidents’ names.

The State of 

South Dakota

Workmen on the face of 

George Washington, Mt. Rushmore

about 1932.

Courtesy of the Library of Congress, 

LC-USZ62-121165.

George Washington—Special Places (continued)
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George Washington—Yes or No?

Read the sentence.

Circle YES or NO.

If you circle NO, correct the sentence.

1. George Washington was our second president. YES NO

2. George Washington was the “Father of Our State.” YES NO

3. George Washington was our first king. YES NO

4. The capital of Mexico is Washington, DC. YES NO

5. George Washington is honored on Valentine’s Day. YES NO

6. Washington State is on the East Coast of the U.S. YES NO

7. George Washington’s birthday is in January. YES NO

8. George Washington’s face is on the $5 bill. YES NO

9. George Washington was a general in the Vietnam War. YES NO

10. George Washington was an important movie star. YES NO

11. George Washington’s face is on the 1¢ coin. YES NO

12. George Washington lived in Washington State. YES NO
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We remember George Washington on Presidents’ Day.

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President 

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 is President of the United States.

 is P of the United States.

 is P United States.

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The White House.

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