From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration.
Published eight years after Washington's death, this volume covers Washington's life in thirteen chapters. D.E. Vitale is the archivist in charge of this project.
Richard Norton Smith's article from the Quarterly of the National Archives (Spring 1994, vol. 26, no. 1) examines Washington's characteristics and his treatment as a historical figure. More than a typical biography. Also includes links to some images.
This resource, collected by the University of Virginia and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, contains historical context to some of the documents and letters written by Washington. Unfortunately, most of the text of these documents are not online.
This parkway preserves the scenery along the Potomac River, from Mount Vernon, through the nation's capital, to Great Falls on the Potomac. From the National Parks Service.
"The Moland House - George Washington's headquarters on August 10, 1777, where the Marquis de Lafayette joined the American Revolution, the American Flag was said to have first flown over American troops here, and several other historic generals joined the American Revolution." Located in Warwick Township, Pennsylvania, the history and fight for preservation of this site are explained.
Tourist information about this 538 acre National Park can be found from the National Park Service.
Points of Interest:
3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Additional Facts:
Believing that shaking hands was beneath a president, Washington bowed to his visitors.
Washington has the distinction of being the only president to be elected unanimously by the electoral college.
Washington had one remaining tooth at the time of his inauguration. During his lifetime he wore dentures made of human (some his own), cow, or hippopotamus teeth, ivory, or lead, but he never wore wooden teeth.
Many places are named after Washington including the nation's capital, the state, 31 counties and 17 communities.
The six white horses in Washington's stables had their teeth brushed every morning on Washington's orders.
The nation's capital was located in New York City and Philadelphia during Washington's administration making him the only president who didn't live in Washington, D.C. during his presidency.
Washington was the first president to have his likeness on a coin and a stamp.
On his only trip outside of the country, Washington contracted smallpox while in Barbados. He was able to recover while also building an immunity to future exposure.
Washington's second inaugural address was the shortest ever delivered - it took less than two minutes to recite the 135 words.
Quotes:
“Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ’tis better to be alone than in bad company.”
“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”
“Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”
“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”
Pres. Washington’s Two Birthdays - a Presidential Story Ep. 5