Happy Washington's Birthday

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Great Music! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzRhFH5OyHo

 

 

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.[4] He presided over the convention that drafted the United States Constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation and remains the supreme law of the land.

 

Washington was unanimously elected President by the electors in both the 1788–1789 and 1792 elections. He oversaw the creation of a strong, well-financed national government that maintained neutrality in the French Revolutionary Wars, suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion, and won acceptance among Americans of all types. Washington established many forms in government still used today, such as the cabinet system and inaugural address. His retirement after two terms and the peaceful transition from his presidency to that of John Adams established a tradition that continued up until Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a third term. Washington has been widely hailed as the "father of his country" even during his lifetime.

 

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"Yankee Doodle" Traditional Song

 

Washington was known as an energetic and excellent dancer.Dancing was considered an important part of the social fabric of 18th century life. And as George Washington’s social stature began to rise, the number of balls, cotillions, parties, and dances he was invited to also rose considerably. Young Washington, blessed with an athletic frame, quickly came to love dancing and there are many accounts of his dancing throughout the night with an array of female guests. Washington would have danced to this music at Mount Vernon.

 

 

Music of the Revolutionary War

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https://archive.org/details/MusicOfTheRevolutionaryWar

 

 

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Interesting Facts about George Washington

http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/key-facts/

 

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Washingtonian Beauties

 

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Washingtonian Beauties

 

Several beauticul flowers have been named for George and Martha Washington.

 

 

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George Washington Miniature Rose

 

 

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Martha Washington Rose

 

 

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Martha Washington Geranium