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A Concert of Mourning - An in-depth look at Washington's final days and the nation's response to his death.

Apotheosis of George Washington - How Washington's image has changed and been manipulated to make him the ultimate American hero. "Politically, socially - and of course, commercially - Washington's image has become an easily-recognized and powerful tool."

Encyclopedia Americana: George Washington - A detailed biography written for students. Includes Washington's inaugural addresses and a fact file.

George Washington - Biographical article covering both his military and presidential career.

George Washington - Short biography from the official Whitehouse site.

George Washington - Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.

George Washington - Questionz.net - Detailed information about the life of George Washington

George Washington Art Page - Six paintings showing George in different stages of presidential and pre-presidential development.

George Washington Discussion Port - Forum and live chat devoted to discussing George Washington's life and leadership.

George Washington Papers - Library of Congress site which presents its collection of 65,000 Washington documents. Each page of these documents has been photographed and is presented online. Site also includes a timeline of his lie and a selection of essays.

George Washington's Remarkable Vision - Article published in 1880 which purports to describe a vision of America's future seen by Washington at Valley Forge.

George Washington: A Brief Biography - Examines the life of George Washington including his early life, military career, and presidency.

George Washington: A National Treasure - Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.

Historic Valley Forge: George Washington - Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge.

History House: Put it on George's Tab - A brief look at Washington's extravagant expense account while General of the Continental Army.

Medical History of George Washington - Describes Washington's illnesses.

Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens - Well laid out site dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.

PBS: Rediscovering George Washington - Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials.

Resonating with Washington Crossing the Delaware - Bus driver's experience tuning in to George Washington in commemoration of the miraculous turning of the American Revolutionary War in its darkest hour.

Six Historic Americans: George Washington - Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion.

Sulgrave Manor - The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family.

Teaching about George Washington - Full text of ERIC Digest which examines ways to teach about the first President in school classes.

The American President: George Washington - Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.

The Life of George Washington - Online version of a biography originally published in 1808.

The Life of George Washington - Three-part, 35-minute film chronicles the career of the late President. [Flash plugin required]

The Rise and Fall of the Newburgh Conspiracy - "How General Washington and his spectacles saved the Republic". The near-mutiny that took place in the army in 1783 and Washington's role in defusing it.

The Surprising George Washington - Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administration.

Washington Monument - A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes.

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