With these words, noted statesman Henry Lee III
lauded Washington in the eulogy he delivered before
both houses of Congress. Do you think others agreed
with Lee? Why or why not? After learning about him,
students can write an essay supporting their opinion.
The Military Leader - He served as a colonial military officer until the age of 26.
The Statesman - He describes the events leading to the establishment of our national government.
The First President - Documents tell of his mindset from the days before his inauguration, through his presidency.
Learn about Washington's home on the Potomac River near Washington, DC
New for Black History Month A Library of Congress exhibition, The NAACP: A Century in the Fight for Freedom, gives a retrospective of the major events, personalities, and achievements that shaped the NAACP's history during its first 100 years. Period artifacts illustrate themes from 1909 through 2009.
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Weave the Olympic Winter Games into writing prompts, physics and the science of bobsledding. Have a class wiki? Link to NBC Learn.
Preparing for the Flu Season Find important H1N1 information to help keep faculty and students healthy and safe.