The Rest of His Story

What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach? Kindergarten: Kindergarten: George Washington was the first president of the United States George Washington was the first president of the United States His birthday became federal holiday in 1885 (Presidents’ Day). His birthday became federal holiday in 1885 (Presidents’ Day). Washington Monument (1884) Washington Monument (1884)

What Does the GPS Want Us to Teach? Fourth Grade: Fourth Grade: Apart of the Continental Congress Apart of the Continental Congress Commander of the Continental Army Commander of the Continental Army Signed the US Constitution Signed the US Constitution First President First President

Important Information George was the oldest child from a second marriage. George was the oldest child from a second marriage. Jealous of his half-siblings. Jealous of his half-siblings. One day away from joining the British Navy. One day away from joining the British Navy. Became a Surveyor Became a Surveyor

Important Information Con’t Almost died delivering a message to a French Commander marching into the Ohio Valley (Before French and Indian War). Almost died delivering a message to a French Commander marching into the Ohio Valley (Before French and Indian War). Fought in the French and Indian War in the British Militia Fought in the French and Indian War in the British Militia Married a widow (Martha) with two children Married a widow (Martha) with two children He never had his own children. He never had his own children. Expert Distiller and grew Marijuana (Mt. Vernon) Expert Distiller and grew Marijuana (Mt. Vernon)

Myths About Washington The Cherry Tree The Cherry Tree Great Commander and Chief Great Commander and Chief Wooden Teeth Wooden Teeth

Was there a Cherry Tree? The story was made up after his death. The story was made up after his death. Very mischievous teenager who complained a lot. Very mischievous teenager who complained a lot. He accidently killed his mother’s young colt and told her the truth about it. He accidently killed his mother’s young colt and told her the truth about it.

Great Commander and Chief changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing- battle changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing- battle changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing- battle changing-battle#george-washingtons-life-changing- battle Brave and Courageous Brave and Courageous Didn’t have the background. Didn’t have the background. A Prussian officer trained the troops at Valley Forge. A Prussian officer trained the troops at Valley Forge. Relied heavily on deceiving the British. Relied heavily on deceiving the British.

Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth? smile#george-washingtons-smile smile#george-washingtons-smile smile#george-washingtons-smile smile#george-washingtons-smile His teeth made him very uncomfortable. His teeth made him very uncomfortable. He had multiple sets of false teeth, but none were made of wood. He had multiple sets of false teeth, but none were made of wood. Hippo/elephant ivory Hippo/elephant ivory Horse/donkey/cow teeth Horse/donkey/cow teeth

President Washington greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest- challenge greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest- challenge greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest- challenge greatest-challenge#george-washingtons-greatest- challenge George did not want to be President. George did not want to be President. Wanted to retire to Mt. Vernon with his family. Wanted to retire to Mt. Vernon with his family. “I fear I must bid adieu to happiness," he blurted out to a close friend only days before his inaugural. (The Surprising George Washington) “I fear I must bid adieu to happiness," he blurted out to a close friend only days before his inaugural. (The Surprising George Washington)

President Washington Would only serve two terms. Would only serve two terms. Declared Thanksgiving a Holiday. Declared Thanksgiving a Holiday. Started the United Postal Service while he was in office Started the United Postal Service while he was in office Warned America against Political Parties. Warned America against Political Parties.

Resources “The Surprising George Washington” By Richard Norton Smith “The Surprising George Washington” By Richard Norton Smith