VFK George Washington's Birthday Mini-Quest 2012

February 20, 2012
 February 21, 2012	
==Description==
Today, February 20th, 2012, we celebrate George Washington's birthday! George Washington, born on February 22, 1732, and was one of the most influential and powerful men in American history. This great Founding Father pledged everything to America and to building this country. We celebrate his birthday today, the third Monday in February, to honor him for his dedication and the amazing part he played in the foundation of our country. On today's quest we will take a brief look at President George Washington!<BR> 
Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and the George Washington's Birthday 2012 Pin!<BR><BR><BR>
===Prizes===
===Questions===
1. Americans are very familiar with the accomplishments of George Washington after the Revolutionary war. However, George Washington's role in the July 9th, 1755 battle during the French and Indian War, the battle on the Monongalehela, is one of the most remarkable and miraculous events of his life. In this battle, he was only 23 and his life was imperiled over two hours. What is significant about this battle?
* Washington was the only officer on horseback not shot down
* Washington was targeted by the Indians, however remained unhurt
* Washington delivered the general's orders on horseback to other officers and troops
* All of the above<BR><BR>
2. In this battle, there were 86 British and American officers of which 63 were killed. Of these officers, only Washington remained unhurt. This was in spite of the Indians specifically trying to kill him. Go to Outside of the Marshall's Office, and say: "He was miraculously spared!"<BR><BR>
3. After the battle, Washington sent a letter to his brother telling him about his experience. He wrote: "By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet [I] escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!" Who sought out Washington to see the "miracle warrior"?
* Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Gage
* The chieftan of the Indians Washington had fought
* General Edward Braddock
* President Abraham Lincoln<BR><BR>
4. Fifteen years after the battle, the chieftain of the Indians Washington had fought sought him out and gave an account to Washington of what had happened during the battle. He said of Washington, that he is, "the man who is the particular favorite of Heaven, and who can never die in battle." Go to the Victorian House in Victorian Age and say: "Happy Birthday George Washington!"<BR><BR>
===Answers===
1. All of the above
2. Go to Outside of the U.S. Marshalls Office, and say: "He was miraculously spared!"
3. The chieftan of the Indians Washington had fought
4. Go to the Victorian House in Victorian Age and say: "Happy Birthday George Washington!"
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