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Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans.
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http://www.georgewashington.si.edu
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George Washington: A National Treasure |
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George Washington: A National Treasure exhibition is a historic tour from the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, celebrating our nation's first president - the man, the icon, the hero. As Gilbert Stuart's George Washington Lansdowne portrait travels across the country for the first time, Americans of all ages will be able to experience the most important visual document of our nation's founding. This Web site encourages visitors to learn about the enduring legacy of George Washington and gain an understanding of art history through the exploration of interactive portraits. The site also includes educational activities, and a forum for visitors to exchange ideas. |
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George Washington
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American History
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United States
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Revolutionary War
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Smithsonian
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National Portrait Gallery
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Art History
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