A biography of George Washington that balances Washington's traditional perception as a reluctant commander and statesman with the ambitious young officer in the British military tradition who led the founding of a new nation.
Explores the alliance between George Washington, a general devoted to classical virtues and Alexander Hamilton, a lawyer seeking fame of the noblest kind, that eventually forged a nation, discussing how they laid the groundwork for the institutions that govern the United States.
When the British attacked America in 1814 and stalked Washington D.C. nearly everyone left but Dolley Madison, who remained to rescue George Washington's famous portrait from the British soldiers who would have destroyed it. Years later when the war was over, the painting was brought back to the White House where it remains on display today in good condition.
Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.
"George Washington did not throw a silver dollar across a mile-wide river, but he did suppress the first rebellion against the government of his newly formed nation. In Washington's case, the true stories are more interesting than the myths. And many people today may not realize that, in the end, the way he left public life was just as important as anything he did in it."--Provided by publisher.
Abraham Lincoln wore size 14 shoes, Thomas Jefferson spoke 6 different languages, and Barack Obama converted the White House tennis courts to a basketball court. Dive into all the extreme facts you never know about the presidents of the United States in this zany book.
"How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--OCLC.
