George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He served as President from April 30, 1789, until March 4, 1797. His Vice-President was John Adams (1735-1826), who was later became the second President of the USA.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Virginia. He had very little formal schooling. Washington married Martha Custis in 1759. Martha and George Washington had two adopted children, John (whom they called Jack) and Martha (whom they called Patsy). Washington wore false teeth made from hippopotamus ivory.
As an Army General, Washington helped the 13 colonies win the Revolutionary War (1776-1783) against the British. In 1787, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during which the US Constitution was written.
Washington was elected President of the USA by electors in early 1789 and for a second term in 1792. Both votes were unanimous. His first inauguration took place in New York City, New York (which was the first capital of the USA, from 1789 to 1790). His second inauguration took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (it was the capital from 1790 to 1800). Washington refused a third term.
During Washington's presidency, the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution) was adopted. In Washington's cabinet were Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State), Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury), Henry Knox (Secretary of War), and Edmund Randolph (Attorney General).
Washington died on December 14, 1799, at his home called Mt. Vernon, located in Fairfax County, Virginia. After his death, the nation's capital was moved from Philadelphia to an area on the border of Virginia and Maryland near Washington's home, and was named Washington, District of Columbia in his honor.
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Printable Books on George Washington:
George Washington
A Book for Early Readers
A printable book for early readers about George Washington. The book has pages on when he was born, where he was born, the Revolutionary War, being the first President of the USA, wearing false teeth (made of hippo ivory), Washington D.C., and Washington's images on money. |
George Washington: I Can...
A printable activity book for early readers about George Washington. The activities include: match the cherry trees, do a 13 Colonies maze, connect the dots to get Mt. Vernon , draw George Washington's face, color the Washington Monument by number, and fill in the missing letters. |
George Washington:
A Book for Fluent Readers
A printable book for fluent readers about George Washington. The book has pages on when his early life, the French & Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional Convention, Washington's Presidency, and his legacy. |
Monuments and Tributes to George Washington:
The Washington MonumentRead about the Washington Monument or color a printout on it. |
Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia, is the capital city of the United States of America. This city, located between the states of Virginia and Maryland, became the capital of the U.S.A. on July 16, 1790. |
Washington, D.C., Map/Quiz Printout
Read the map, then answer the geography questions about Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA. |
Mt. Rushmore National MemorialRead about Mt. Rushmore and how it was built by Gutzon Borglum. Or go to a printout on Mt. Rushmore. |
