wooden teeth ?

Wooden Teeth ?

Chopping Down A Cherry Tree?

Is This Really Me?

George Washington

Many people think I had wooden teeth and chopped down a cherry tree. These are myths about me. I’d like you to discover many true facts about my life and me.

Born: February 22, 1732

Parents: Augustine and Mary Ball Washington

Where: Pope’s Creek Plantation in Virginia

EducationHis early education included the study of such subjects as mathematics, surveying, the classics, and "rules of civility."

George Washington really enjoyed school, and his favorite subject was Math.

George’s love of math sparked an interest in surveying land.

He used a compass and surveyor’s chains to practice measuring land at Mount Vernon, the plantation where he lived with his brother Lawrence.

Turnip Patch Survey

When George was 16 years old, he accompanied men who were surveying Virginia’s western frontier for Lord Fairfax.

The trip convinced George to choose the occupation of surveyor.

In 1752, Washington joined the Virginia Militia.

On January 6, 1759 George marries Martha Custis.

In 1775, George becomes Commander in Chief of the

Continental Army.

George returns home to Mount Vernon when the Revolutionary

War ends in 1783.

On February 4, 1789 George is elected as the first President of the

United States of America.

In March of 1797 George retires as President and returns to Mount Vernon where he continues to farm and ride his horses.

On December 14, 1799 George Washington dies at Mount Vernon.

People pay their respects to a great American hero at Mount Vernon.

People continue to honor George Washington in many ways.

Our nation’s capital is named in honor of himHe has a national monument in

our Nation’s capital.

Many cities, buildings, roads, and schools

are named in honor of George Washington.

His picture appears on the one dollar bill and the quarter.

George Washington1732-1799

Image ReferencesSlide 2 Chicago Daily News negatives collection, DN-0078694 .

Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society

Slide 3 Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division

Slide 4 Library of Congress, Manuscript Division

Slide 5 Library of Congress, Manuscript Division

Slide 6 The Filson Historical Society (Compass and Chains)Library of Congress, Manuscript Division (Survey)

Slide 7 From Practical Surveying for Technicians, by Robert P. Landon, 1995Delmar Publishers, Inc

Slide 8 Chicago Daily News negatives collection, DN-0080136. Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society

Slide 9 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionLC-USZ62-3833 DLC (b&w film copy neg. of cropped image)LC-USZ62-25767 DLC (b&w film copy neg. of cropped image)

Slide 10 Chicago Daily News negatives collection, DN- 0080135. Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society

Slide 11 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionLC-D4-72837 DLC (b&w glass neg.)

Sllide 12 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionLC-USZ62-7585 DLC (b&w film copy neg.)

Slide 13 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionLC-D4-500535 DLC (b&w glass neg.)

Slide 14 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionLC-H824-T-M07-047 DLC (interpositive)

Slide 15 Chicago Daily News negatives collection, DN-0087534Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society

Slide 16 http://www.pomexport.com/1images/BanknotesUSA.htm (One Dollar)www.adventurepostoffice.com/.../ us-quarter.gif (quarter)http://www.teresco.org/pics/signs/20030605/gettysburgsd.jpg (Street Sign)

Slide 17 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-110212]