Loc: American Memory: George Washington: Surveyor and Mapmaker

Who knew that one poster about George Washington could have so many learning possibilities attached to it? Here you'll find an attractive learning display on the first president of the United States, as well as worksheets and...

Why did Americans choose George Washington as their first president? After reading the resource, pupils discover why citizens trusted him to lead the country. They learn about his time as a military leader, as well as his actions after...

Read George Washington's observations of the delegates, particularly the Anti-Federalists, at the Constitutional Convention, and the objections the opposition presented, which Washington cites in the letter. View an image of the original...

The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.

Largest collection of original Washington documents in the world, George Washington Papers collection from the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately 65,000 documents. Document types include...

The Library of Congress presents a database of books, correspondence, journals, military papers and much more from George Washington. The images are in GIF format.

Brief article on George Washington articulates why he is considered the "father of our country". With list of books for further reading.

Full text of speech given by George Washington bidding farewell as he leaves public office, September 17, 1796.

High schoolers discuss George Washington's life and how he became a symbol of this nation. They categorize various images of Washington into the various roles he plays.

Does the lens of history portray George Washington as a good leader? A three-lesson unit looks at Washington's early military career as the commander of the Virginia Regiment, his role in the fight for independence...