The Birthdays of Washington and Lincoln

The Birthdays of Washington and Lincoln

Author: Helen L. Grenfell

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-01-25

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781333302917

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Excerpt from The Birthdays of Washington and Lincoln: February 22 and February 12 Three years later Napoleon found himself on the verge Of a great war with. England, and perceiving the danger Of losing the American possessions to the Brit ish fleet, he decided that the wisest course was to sell the province to the United States, especially as the money would greatly assist him in carrying on the war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day

Author: Mary Dodson Wade

Publisher: Enslow Elementary

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780766022348

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Presidents' Day is a holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February in the United States. First meant to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this holiday now honors all the presidents of the United States. In this addition to the Finding Out About Holidays series, author Mary Dodson Wade tells about the lives of Washington and Lincoln. Interesting facts about the presidents along with full-color photographs, a craft project, and Internet addresses help the reader understand more about this interesting holiday. Book jacket.


Home Front Girl

Home Front Girl

Author: Joan Wehlen Morrison

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1613744609

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Wednesday, December 10, 1941"Hitler speaks to Reichstag tomorrow. We just heard the first casualty lists over the radio. ... Lots of boys from Michigan and Illinois. Oh my God! ... Life goes on though. We read our books in the library and eat lunch, bridge, etc. Phy. Sci. and Calculus. Darn Descartes. Reading Walt Whitman now." This diary of a smart, astute, and funny teenager provides a fascinating record of what an everyday American girl felt and thought during the Depression and the lead-up to World War II. Young Chicagoan Joan Wehlen describes her daily life growing up in the city and


George Washington's Birthday (February 22).

George Washington's Birthday (February 22).

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Presents information on the first U.S. president, George Washington (1732-1799), to commemorate his birthday (February 22). Notes that Washington's birthday and the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) are both celebrated on February 3. Includes a biography and information on the building of the White House.


Unit 3: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (February 12).

Unit 3: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (February 12).

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Presents information on Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) to commemorate his birthday, February 12. Notes that Lincoln's birthday and the birthday of George Washington (1732-1799) are both celebrated during one federal holiday, President's Day, February 3. Includes a brief biography and the text of the Gettysburg Address. Contains Lincoln quotations.