George+Washington


 * George Washington**

On April 30,1789 George Washington,standing on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York.(world book) He took his oath to be the first president of the United States. (World Book) George Washington was born in Westmoreland country,Va,on February 22, 1732 He was the oldest son of the Augustine. (World Book) Washington and his second wife Mary Bell Washington, who were prosperous Virginia gentry of English decent. (World Book) George Washington, commanderof the Continental Army in the American Revoutionary War from 1775 to 1783.(World Book) The Continental Congress appointed washington Commander-In-Chief of the American revoutionary forces in 1775.(world book) The following year, he forced the british out of Boston, lost New York city, and crossed the Delaware River in New Jersey, later that year.(world book) When George Washington was almost 3 year old, his family moved to the large, undeveloped plantation that was later called mount Vernon. (World Book)
 * World Book**

When he was 20, he was commissioned in the Virginia Militia.(social studies book) Nonetheless,he earied the British flag into battle against colonist.(social studies book) He went on British missions three different times to try to take the French-held Fort Duquense.(social studies book) The missions were ended in a defeat and the first 1 never reached it destination.(social studies book) Washington gave up his commission and returned to his home in Mount Vernon after each engagement but they were already for the war with out George washington foe 2 times.(social studies book) In 1758, George was elected to the House of Burgesses, one of the colonist first representative government and then was re-elected again.(social studies Book)
 * Social Studies Book**

Many times, serving 15 years in all, but rarely spoke or introduced legislation.(social Studies for kids) washington was elected for both 1 and 2 continetal congresses, he was later named the Cheif of Burgesses.(social studies for kids)George Washinton was the lasting place in the American history as the Father of his country.(social studies for kids) For nearly 20 years, he guided his country much as a father who cares for a growing children.(social studies for kids) he didn't infrigneupon the policy making powers that he felt the Constitution gave Congress.(social studies for kids) Washington enjoyed less that three years of retirement at mount Vernon, for he died of a throat infection on December 14,1799.(social studies for kids) For months and months the nation mourned him.(social studies for kids) George Washington, longed to retire to his fields at mount Vernon.(Social Studies For Kids)
 * Social Studies For Kids**

Some people say there are myths about George Washington.(Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia) After George Washington died many people who wrote books about him, like there were ways to leave the impression that people said he was almost perfect.(Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia) People thought he was unreal well most people thought he was unreal.(Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia) They worshiped and even respected his memory, but very few people of thr 19th century really understood what he said.(Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia)
 * Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia**

Here is George Washington on his white horse and the horses named Nelson that he bought from kentucky territories but I don't no who the persons name was to give him the horse.

SS for kids- [|http://www.Whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/GeorgeWashington] World Book- Sculpture by Jean Houdon, library of Congress SS Book- Learn More About George Washington at:www.harcourtschool.com