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Here, George Washington Was Born

Author : Seth C. Bruggeman
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
ISBN 13 : 0820342726
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Here, George Washington Was Born written by Seth C. Bruggeman and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Here, George Washington Was Born, Seth C. Bruggeman examines the history of commemoration in the United States by focusing on the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Virginia's Northern Neck, where contests of public memory have unfolded with particular vigor for nearly eighty years. Washington left the birthplace with his family at a young age and rarely returned. The house burned in 1779 and would likely have passed from memory but for George Washington Parke Custis, who erected a stone marker on the site in 1815, creating the first birthplace monument in America. Both Virginia and the U.S. War Department later commemorated the site, but neither matched the work of a Virginia ladies association that in 1923 resolved to build a replica of the home. The National Park Service permitted construction of the "replica house" until a shocking archeological discovery sparked protracted battles between the two organizations over the building's appearance, purpose, and claims to historical authenticity. Bruggeman sifts through years of correspondence, superintendent logs, and other park records to reconstruct delicate negotiations of power among a host of often unexpected claimants on Washington's memory. By paying close attention to costumes, furnishings, and other material culture, he reveals the centrality of race and gender in the construction of Washington's public memory and reminds us that national parks have not always welcomed all Americans. What's more, Bruggeman offers the story of Washington's birthplace as a cautionary tale about the perils and possibilities of public history by asking why we care about famous birthplaces at all.

Here, George Washington Was Born

Author : Seth C. Bruggeman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781437978841
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (788 download)

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Download or read book Here, George Washington Was Born written by Seth C. Bruggeman and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of commemoration in the U.S. by focusing on the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Virginia. For nearly 80 years, controversy has surrounded a replica of the home in which Washington was born (the original burned in 1779). The building's appearance, purpose, and claims to historical authenticity have been repeatedly debated by the National Park Service and the civic group that spearheaded the replica's construction, among others. Bruggeman reconstructs negotiations among a host of often unexpected claimants on Washington's memory. He also reveals the centrality of race and gender in the construction of Washington's public memory. Illustrations.

George Washington

Author : Kevin J. Hayes
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190456698
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by Kevin J. Hayes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton are generally considered the great minds of early America. George Washington, instead, is toasted with accolades regarding his solid common sense and strength in battle. Indeed, John Adams once snobbishly dismissed him as "too illiterate, unlearned, unread for his station and reputation." Yet Adams, as well as the majority of the men who knew Washington in his life, were unaware of his singular devotion to self-improvement. Based on a comprehensive amount of research at the Library of Congress, the collections at Mount Vernon, and rare book archives scattered across the country, Kevin J. Hayes corrects this misconception and reconstructs in vivid detail the active intellectual life that has gone largely unnoticed in conventional narratives of Washington. Despite being a lifelong reader, Washington felt an acute sense of embarrassment about his relative lack of formal education and cultural sophistication, and in this sparkling literary biography, Hayes illustrates just how tirelessly Washington worked to improve. Beginning with the primers, forgotten periodicals, conduct books, and classic eighteenth-century novels such as Tom Jones that shaped Washington's early life, Hayes studies Washington's letters and journals, charting the many ways the books of his upbringing affected decisions before and during the Revolutionary War. The final section of the book covers the voluminous reading that occurred during Washington's presidency and his retirement at Mount Vernon. Throughout, Hayes examines Washington's writing as well as his reading, from The Journal of Major George Washington through his Farewell Address. The sheer breadth of titles under review here allow readers to glimpse Washington's views on foreign policy, economics, the law, art, slavery, marriage, and religion-and how those views shaped the young nation.. Ultimately, this sharply written biography offers a fresh perspective on America's Father, uncovering the ideas that shaped his intellectual journey and, subsequently, the development of America.

You Never Forget Your First

Author : Alexis Coe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0735224110
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book You Never Forget Your First written by Alexis Coe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR CONCIERGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “In her form-shattering and myth-crushing book….Coe examines myths with mirth, and writes history with humor… [You Never Forget Your First] is an accessible look at a president who always finishes in the first ranks of our leaders.” —Boston Globe Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way, though he lost more battles than he won. After an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation's hero, he was desperate to retire, but the founders pressured him into the presidency--twice. When he retired years later, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. Back on his plantation, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy--what to do with the men, women, and children he owns--before he succumbs to death. With irresistible style and warm humor, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have readers--including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads--inhaling every page.

George Washington

Author : Adam West
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781985106949
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by Adam West and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GEORGE WASHINGTON Grab this GREAT physical book now at a limited time discounted price! George Washington lived an incredible life, during a time that can be hard to comprehend. This book details the life of the first President, including his childhood, his time at war, his politics, and his life outside of the public eye. Inside, you will discover the many failures and victories that George Washington experienced in his life. You will learn of his journey to becoming the first President, and just how impactful he was in the creation and development of the United States of America! Here Is What You'll Learn About... George Washington's Early Life Pre-Military Career George's Time In The Military George Washington As The President The Founding Fathers George Washington In Retirement George Washington's Legacy Much, Much More! Order your copy of this fantastic book today!

George Washington

Author : James Cross Giblin
Publisher : Scholastic
ISBN 13 : 9780590481014
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by James Cross Giblin and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.

A Picture Book of George Washington

Author : David A. Adler
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1430130423
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book A Picture Book of George Washington written by David A. Adler and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A lively fife and drum playing Yankee-Doodle-Dandy welcome the listener...A narrative tone that is sincere and respectful and a slow, even pace afford the young listener time to absorb facts." - AudioFile Magazine

George Washington

Author : Anthony Moss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781761032516
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by Anthony Moss and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the topic of George Washington, and serves as a biography of his incredible life and accomplishments.Inside, you will discover how America's first President came to be, and just how much of an impact he had on the development of the United States.You will learn about Washington's childhood, his time in the military, his politics, how he came to be the first President, what his personal life was like, and so much more!As you'll soon find out, George Washington was a fascinating man whose impact is still felt today!Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside?Who Was George WashingtonWashington's Early LifeThe Virginia MilitiaWashington's PoliticsGeorge Washington's Personal LifeNotable Moments In Washington's LifeGeorge Washington's LegacyMuch, Much More!

The Life of George Washington

Author : John Marshall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by John Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

David Humphreys' Life of General Washington

Author : David Humphreys
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780820312934
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book David Humphreys' Life of General Washington written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biography of Washington written by his close friend and military aide

George Washington

Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Hourly History
ISBN 13 : 1098535677
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by Hourly History and published by Hourly History. This book was released on 2016-08-21 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Washington, the first president of the United States, is much more than a monument on Mount Rushmore. Who was Washington, the general, president, and husband? He was first and foremost a man of impeccable honor which, despite military adversity and political wrangling, never abandoned him. The Founding Fathers who squabbled and competed amongst themselves did agree on one thing: only Washington could lead the country, first in the country’s military fight for freedom and then as the man charged with transforming thirteen individual states into a united country. But in his youth, George Washington did not intend to become the Father of his Country. As a younger son of a middling class Virginian, he intended to earn his living as a surveyor, and in that role, he was introduced to the vast potential of the country that would one day be a nation. But when the death of his older brother made him the heir to Mount Vernon, Washington ascended to leadership in the military, political and social spheres of Virginia and the United States. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Washington's of Virginia ✓ Europe Exports its Wars to the Colonies ✓ Washington at Mount Vernon ✓ An Englishman no Longer ✓ Washington at War ✓ The Father of His Country ✓ Return to Mount Vernon As a member and later officer in the Virginia militia, he fought with the British army against the French as the two European powers struggled for control of the rich Ohio Valley. The British, who would refuse Washington a commission in their army, would later meet him in battle as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, fighting for independence against the forces of King George III. As a political leader, he would become the architect of the American government. As the master of Mount Vernon, Washington’s marriage to the wealthy Martha Dandridge Custis placed him among the elite of the Virginia aristocracy. His integrity established a model for subsequent generations to emulate. That few have managed to match his achievements is an indication of his influence and character. Meet George Washington, the man, and discover the identity of this remarkable leader.

Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States, 1796

Author : George Washington
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States, 1796 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Birthday Cake for George Washington

Author : Ramin Ganeshram
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780545538237
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (382 download)

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Download or read book A Birthday Cake for George Washington written by Ramin Ganeshram and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expoloration of fifty influential and inspirational women who changed the world. Everyone is buzzing about the president's birthday! Especially George Washington's servants who scurry around the kitchen preparing to make this the best celebration ever. Oh, how George Washington loves his cake! And, oh, how he depends on Hercules, his head chef, to make it for him. Hercules, a slave, takes great pride in baking the president's cake. But this year there is one problem--they are out of sugar. This story, told in the voice of Delia, Hercules' young daughter, is based on real events, and underscores the loving exchange between a very determined father and his eager daughter who are faced with an unspoken, bittersweet reality.

George Washington's Rules to Live by

Author : George Washington
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426315007
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book George Washington's Rules to Live by written by George Washington and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How to sit, stand, smile, & be cool!"--Cover.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia

Author : J. Paul Hudson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia written by J. Paul Hudson and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

His Excellency

Author : Joseph J. Ellis
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 1400032539
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book His Excellency written by Joseph J. Ellis and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2005-11-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Bestseller To this landmark biography of our first president, Joseph J. Ellis brings the exacting scholarship, shrewd analysis, and lyric prose that have made him one of the premier historians of the Revolutionary era. Training his lens on a figure who sometimes seems as remote as his effigy on Mount Rushmore, Ellis assesses George Washington as a military and political leader and a man whose “statue-like solidity” concealed volcanic energies and emotions. Here is the impetuous young officer whose miraculous survival in combat half-convinced him that he could not be killed. Here is the free-spending landowner whose debts to English merchants instilled him with a prickly resentment of imperial power. We see the general who lost more battles than he won and the reluctant president who tried to float above the partisan feuding of his cabinet. His Excellency is a magnificent work, indispensable to an understanding not only of its subject but also of the nation he brought into being.

George Washington

Author : David O. Stewart
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0451489004
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book George Washington written by David O. Stewart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and illuminating account of how George Washington became the dominant force in the creation of the United States of America, from award-winning author David O. Stewart “An outstanding biography . . . [George Washington] has a narrative drive such a life deserves.”—The Wall Street Journal Washington's rise constitutes one of the greatest self-reinventions in history. In his mid-twenties, this third son of a modest Virginia planter had ruined his own military career thanks to an outrageous ego. But by his mid-forties, that headstrong, unwise young man had evolved into an unassailable leader chosen as the commander in chief of the fledgling Continental Army. By his mid-fifties, he was unanimously elected the nation's first president. How did Washington emerge from the wilderness to become the central founder of the United States of America? In this remarkable new portrait, award-winning historian David O. Stewart unveils the political education that made Washington a master politician—and America's most essential leader. From Virginia's House of Burgesses, where Washington mastered the craft and timing of a practicing politician, to his management of local government as a justice of the Fairfax County Court to his eventual role in the Second Continental Congress and his grueling generalship in the American Revolution, Washington perfected the art of governing and service, earned trust, and built bridges. The lessons in leadership he absorbed along the way would be invaluable during the early years of the republic as he fought to unify the new nation.