Weekly President's Course: Week 1: George Washington

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Weekly President's Course Week 1: George Washington From Martin Kelly, your Guide to American History George Washington entered the presidency realizing that his actions would set precedents for future presidents. He made sure to act carefully. He toured the nation to help unify it. He also decided to leave the presidency after two terms setting up a precedent that was not broken until Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for four terms. Washington Biography Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Read about his childhood, his career pre-presidency, and his time as the first president of the United States. Washington Fast Facts Want just the facts? These fast facts can give you an overview of the Washington presidency. Read about the major events and find further resources. Quotes from George Washington These ten quotes exemplify Washington's thoughts and beliefs. Read them to find out more about this great man. Washington FAQ Find the answers to some frequently asked questions through this FAQ page on George Washington. Additional Washington Resources Additional resources to help you understand more about Washington and his times. American Revolution What caused the American Revolution? What were its major battles? Learn more about the Revolutionary War with these resources. Top Influential Presidents Who were the top 11 most influential presidents? Check out this list from your guide. This email is written by: Martin Kelly American History Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Weekly President's Course' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement