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		Apotheosis of George Washington ^Votes:0 Initial Construction: Laura Dove and Lisa Guernsey, Spring 1995 First Extension: Scott Atkins, Spring 1996 Second Extension: Adriana Rissetto, Spring 1997 A mericans are everywhere given the message that they can look up to George Washington, but for those who walk through the Rotunda of the Capitol, the figurative becomes literal. Gazing upward to the dome, one sees Washington floating far overhead, a life-sized and heavenly vision. Constantino Brumidi 's "The Apotheosis of George Washington" looms above. The old General and first President sits in majesty, flanked on the right by the Goddess of Liberty and on his left by a winged figure of Fame sounding a trumpet and holding a palm frond aloft in a symbol of victory. Thirteen female figures stand in a semi-circle around Washington, repre Read More Go to Site


		Biography of George Washington ^Votes:0 PRESIDENT \| VICE PRESIDENT \| FIRST LADY \| MRS. CHENEY \| NEWS Your Government \| History & Tours \| Kids \| E-mail \| En EspaÑol Podcasts RSS Feeds Tours In Person On-Line Panoramic Grounds & Garden Presidents & First Ladies Presidents First Ladies Kid Bios Kids Quiz White House Art Facts EEOB VP Residence Events & Traditions African-American History Month Presidents & Baseball Grounds and Garden Easter Egg Roll Christmas & Holidays State of the Union Resources Historical Association Presidential Libraries Military Air Force One Camp David Marine One Home > History & Tours > Past Presidents > George Washington George Washington On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the Read More Go to Site

		Biography of Woodrow Wilson ^Votes:0 PRESIDENT \| VICE PRESIDENT \| FIRST LADY \| MRS. CHENEY \| NEWS Your Government \| History & Tours \| Kids \| E-mail \| En EspaÑol Podcasts RSS Feeds Tours In Person On-Line Panoramic Grounds & Garden Presidents & First Ladies Presidents First Ladies Kid Bios Kids Quiz White House Art Facts EEOB VP Residence Events & Traditions African-American History Month Presidents & Baseball Grounds and Garden Easter Egg Roll Christmas & Holidays State of the Union Resources Historical Association Presidential Libraries Military Air Force One Camp David Marine One Home > History & Tours > Past Presidents > Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Like Roosevelt before him, Woodrow Wilson regarded himself as the personal representative of the people. "No one but the President," he said, "seems to be expected .. Read More Go to Site

		George Washington Memorabilia ^Votes:0 Centennial 1876 George Washington Memorabilia Personal effects of George Washington displayed at the Smithsonian's bicentennial exhibition. Contacts \| FAQ \| Press Room \| Privacy \| Copyright Top Read More Go to Site

		George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens ^Votes:0 Mount Vernon by Candlelight Nov. 23 - Dec. 9 - Weekends Only Learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions, tour the candlelit Mansion, including the rarely-seen third floor, and meet First Lady 'Martha Washington'. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open for public evening tours. Revolutionary Experience Discover the Real George Washington! The Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center illuminate fascinating chapters of Washington's life in two state-of-the-art facilities. Discover the real George Washington. The Papers of George Washington Digital Washington As an important new feature you are invited to access The Papers of George Washington Digital Edition right from the Mount Vernon website. About Us \| Employment \| Acknowledgeme Read More Go to Site

		The Life of George Washington ^Votes:0 Search this site: Early America Home Freedom Documents Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights The U.S. Constitution Early America Review Current Issue Previous Issues World of Early America Firsts First Annual Almanac First National Conscription Act First Thanksgiving Proclamation First Newspaper First Bible Printed With Type From America First U.S. Copper Penny First U.S. Copyright Law First Political Cartoons First State of the Union Address First Gazetteer Notable Women Abigail Adams Catherine Ferguson Dolly Madison Lucretia Mott Mary Philipse Molly Pitcher Betsy Ross Catharine Sedgwick Mercy Warren Martha Washington Mary Ball Washington Phillis Wheatley The Writings of Early America Benedict Arnold's Letter to Americans A Receipt for Guns and Bayonets The Rights of Man Early Americ Read More Go to Site

		Valley Forge ^Votes:0 HOME \| History \| Who Served \| Washington \| For Kids \| FAQs \| Visiting \| Links \| Guest book Welcome to Valley Forge V alley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, a struggle against the elements and low morale was overcome on this sacred ground. "Naked and starving as they are we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery." -General George Washington at Valley Forge, February 16, 1778. Click here for full text of letter This website was launched on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1996. The History Hungry, Read More Go to Site

		Woodrow Wilson Online ^Votes:0 if your browser does not support flash please visit http://www.geocities.com/pthomas.geo/indexold.html We would like to express thanks to all who have considered Wilson on the Web to be a site worthy of an award. The History Channel, Study Web.com, Destinined for Immortality, Majon Select, and Follett Software, who stated that this site "promotes excellent educational value." Questions about Wilson or this website please contact the resident historian Site Creation by A.C.M. Productions Read More Go to Site

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