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Patrıotpapers Elementary School NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, WASHINGTON, DC ELEMENTARY EDITION VOLUME I, NO.I, SPRING 2002 ’ ★ Teacher s Edition Fellow educators: The Patriot Papers was george washington the developed as a vehicle for enrichment in the a national treasure PATRIOT n. PatrıotPapers[Fr patriote < LL. patriota, fellow countryman < Gr patriotes < patris, fatherland <pater, FATHER] classroom. As a teaching tool it seeks to put George Washington in context, realizing that “George Washington: A National Treasure”on Tour while Washington influenced America, America National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Opens Exhibition also influenced Washington. The news of the n February 15, 2002, the National Portrait OGallery’s life-sized painting of the father of Coming Soon to a Museum Near You day, the social scene, the fashion, the gossip, our country began its first national tour at the The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. This February 15 - June 16, 2002 the political events, his family, and his contem- Las Vegas Art Museum: portrait is so important to American history that June 28 - October 27, 2002 poraries all had their impact. This interdiscipli- it has been compared to the Liberty Bell and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Declaration of Independence. November 7, 2002- March 9, 2003 Seattle Art Museum: March 21- July 20, 2003 nary approach to studying Washington should What makes this painting so valuable? Why The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: is it more important than a photograph of Pres- August 1- November 30, 2003 serve a variety of subjects—literature as well Oklahoma City Museum of Art: ident Bush today? First, it is one of the few visu- December 12, 2003 - April 11, 2004 al documents we have of George Washington. In Arkansas Arts Center: April 23 - August 22, 2004 as history, language arts as well as visual arts. the 18th century, photography, film, and video The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Fall 2004 cameras did not exist. Portrait painters were the Designed to coincide with national curriculum most important image-makers of Washington’s the painting stayed in the British Isles. Then in standards in both social studies and the lan- time, capturing their subjects on canvas. The 1968, the National Portrait Gallery opened in process was time consuming, so often the artist Washington, D.C., and the painting was loaned guage arts, The Patriot Papers provides oppor- painted only the face and used someone else to to the museum. For 32 years, it has stayed at the stand in for the body. Smithsonian. But in the fall of 2000, its British tunities to sharpen critical thinking skills, inter- The size of this painting is also unique. It is owner decided he wanted it back so that he pret primary source materials, arrange events almost 8 feet high. Washington is life-size! Only could auction it off. The Portrait Gallery was The National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, acquired Gilbert eight or nine full-length portraits of Washington given the chance to buy it first, but the price was Stuart’s 1796 Lansdowne portrait of George Washington in 2001 as a gift to the nation through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. chronologically, determine cause and effect, exist, and this is the first full-length portrait to $20 million. show him in civilian clothing rather than a mili- The museum turned to America for help, and Gallery. Hopefully, it will visit a city near you. summarize and analyze historical events and tary uniform. the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation of Las Join the tour and learn more about our first Painted in 1796 by artist Gilbert Stuart, the por- Vegas, Nevada, gave a gift of $30 million so that President, the father of our country. Or follow ideas, and discover relationships between trait was given as a gift to the British Marquis of the painting could remain in the United States the tour online at our website, Lansdowne. That’s why it’s often called the and tour the country. The portrait will visit 8 www.georgewashington.si.edu America’s early history and the present day. “Lansdowne” portrait. For more than 170 years, cities before it returns home to the Portrait George Washington is anxious to meet you. The paper also encourages student involve- Will the Real George W. Please Stand Up? ment. We challenge all to become actively “For thousands of Americans, William Sommerfield is George Washington.” involved in service to country and share their — RICHARD BROOKHISER, WASHINGTON BIOGRAPHER efforts with students across the United States. uess who’s coming to town . direct from Mount Vernon on the banks G of the Potomac? It’s George Washington, and you can shake his hand. For We hope to publish student art and poetry, as 3 days he’ll be visiting a museum near you, waiting to share his stories with well as stories of service, through our website you—stories of fighting the Redcoats, marrying Martha, and winning the pres- idency. He may even tell you about chopping down the cherry tree. Or is that PHOTOGRAPHS BY EMILY MCDONOUGH PHOTOGRAPHS BY EMILY and publication. Pledge It Forward and enjoy Panels from the Wall of Expression in Washington, D.C. See story, page 8. just a myth? Did he really have wooden teeth? You’ll have a chance to ask him soon. You can learn to dance the minuet or attend a real live press conference the journey. Nothing but harmony, honesty, with the 1st President. He looks like George Washington. He has white pow- A dered hair. He’s almost 6’3” tall. He walks like George and talks like George. PHOTOGRAPH BY JACK MANNING, NEW YORK TIMES industry, and frugality are necessary He even signs his name like George. Come see for yourself! Bring your fami- Actor William Sommerfield brings George Washington to your com- ly, bring your friends—it’s time to take a walk with Washington. munity for a 3-day trip back in time. —Felice Pulles, editor-in-chief to make us a great and happy people. A — george washington, 1789 * Parents, check your local museum for program dates and details. Don’t miss this trip back in time. “George Washington: A National Treasure” is organized by the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, and made possible through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. Related national standards in historical thinking ● Chronological thinking Making Connections About the Artist ● Historical comprehension ● Historical analysis and interpretation Imagine you are an actor who portrays a historical fig- Gilbert Stuart was born on December 3, 1755, in ● Historical research ure. Who would you be? How could you talk, dress, and Saunderstown, Rhode Island. He began to study paint- behave to be like this person? Create this character. ing in his early teenage years, while traveling around Related national standards Europe. After painting the Lansdowne portrait, Stuart in language arts painted Presidents Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and ● Reading for perspective Monroe. His most famous portrait of Washington is ● Reading for understanding recognizable today on the one-dollar bill and on ● Applying knowledge postage stamps. ● Evaluating data ● Developing research skills ● Developing writing skills Writing to Learn Students spend numerous hours learning to page 2 the patriot papers write, and we usually depend on the English a blast from the past teachers to instruct them. We forget that stu- dents can also write to learn. The very act of thinking an idea through in order to put it on General Washington Rallies Washington Unanimous Pick Whiskey Rebellion Shakes Western Pennsylvania paper leads to clarification of that idea. And as Troops at Valley Forge for President at Convention! PHILADELPHIA, 1794 —Western Pennsyl- students write, more ideas emerge, questions VALLEY FORGE, 1777-1778—General NEW YORK, 1789 (AP)—After months of debate Washington struggles to keep his troops alive and to establish our new American government, the vanians have started a violent opposition to govern- find answers, and confusion finds clarity as words well in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, this winter. first official election was held on February 4, 1789. ment taxes. They are launching the first major civil take shape and form. We need not always know Inadequate shipments of food, clothing, and sup- George Washington received all 69 electoral votes! disturbance of President Washington’s term in plies have left the regiments in shambles. Poor Washington, who will be inaugurated on April 30 office. Last week, U.S. Marshal David Lenox was the ending or the answer when we begin to write. hygiene and serious disease threaten the lives of all of this year, accepted the presidency, even though he trying to collect taxes on locally distilled liquor in The journey will often reveal it. the soldiers camped there. General Washington wished to return to his estate at Mount Vernon and Westmoreland County. Military action will be taken, much to the regret of the President: The The activities suggested in Writing to Learn has asked for more supplies, but has not been retire. “I was summoned by my country,” said successful. While General Washington struggles Washington. He and his wife Martha will soon army is being organized from other northern states are intended for student exploration, to let stu- alongside his men, his political enemies threaten to move to the country’s capital, New York City. and they will advance into Pennsylvania shortly. dents meander through inspirations, arguments, remove his power. Some critics feel that others are better suited to lead the Continental army. and ideas until they make meaning of their own. Initially, don’t worry too much about form, struc- Washington Graciously Delays Retirement for a Second Term EFwould you ture, spelling, and grammar; it’s only a work in Martha Washington sign a progress.
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