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George Washington: The President Without Precedent

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Students explore time period and events surrounding George Washington's inauguration, demonstrate how Washington set precedent for each action he took as American Republic's new president, and compare and contrast traditions and events of 1789 inaugural with most recent presidential inauguration.

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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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