High School NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, WASHINGTON, DC HIGH SCHOOL EDITION VOLUME 2, NO. 2, FALL 2002 ’ Teacher s Edition Fellow educators: The Patriot Papers was the george washington developed as a vehicle for enrichment in the PATRIOT n.PatriotPapers [Fr patriote < LL. patriota, fellow countryman < Gr patriotes < patris, fatherland <pater, FATHER] a national treasure classroom. As a teaching tool it seeks to put George Washington in context, realizing that “George Washington: A National Treasure” Creates while Washington influenced America, America Excitement in Houston, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles also influenced Washington. The news of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Tours Exhibition day, the social scene, the fashion, the gossip, the political events, his family, and his contem- n the spring of 1789, citizens crowded the New York shoreline, anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first I Coming Soon to a Museum Near You poraries all had their impact. This interdisciplin- President, George Washington. In a letter to his wife, Elias The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Boudinot captured the excitement: February 15 - June 16, 2002 ary approach to studying Washington should Las Vegas Art Museum: New York, 24 April 1789 June 28 - October 27, 2002 serve a variety of subjects—literature as well If it was in my Power, I could wish to give you an Los Angeles County Museum of Art: adequate account of the Proceedings of the Citizens November 7, 2002 - March 9, 2003 as history, language arts as well as visual of this Metropolis on the approach and the Reception Seattle Art Museum: March 21 - July 20, 2003 arts. Designed to coincide with national cur- of our President George Washington when he arrived The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: here yesterday. The Streets were lined with the August 1 - November 30, 2003 Inhabitants as thick as the People could stand—Men, Oklahoma City Museum of Art: riculum standards in both social studies and Women & Children—Nay I may venture to say Tens December 12, 2003 - April 11, 2004 of Thousands. Heads standing as thick as Ears Arkansas Arts Center: April 23 - August 22, 2004 the language arts, The Patriot Papers provides of Corn before the Harvest when their [sic] stood up The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Fall 2004 about 20 gentlemen & Ladies & with most excellent opportunities to sharpen critical thinking skills, voices sang an elegant Ode prepared for the purpose to the Tune of God Save the King, welcoming their interpret primary source materials, arrange Reynolds Foundation, the exhibition opened at the great Chief to the seat of Government—At the conclu- sion we gave them our Hatts [sic] and then they with Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, on February events chronologically, determine cause and the surrounding boats gave us their Cheers. 15, 2002, continued on to the Las Vegas Art Museum in Nevada, and opened November 7 at the Los Angeles effect, summarize and analyze historical events More than two hundred years later, cities once again County Art Museum (LACMA) in California. At the The National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, acquired Gilbert and ideas, and discover relationships between await the arrival of George Washington. And once again tour’s conclusion, the portrait will return to its perma- Stuart’s 1796 Lansdowne portrait of George Washington in 2001 as a gift to the nation through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds the mood is festive as museums across the country wel- nent home in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Foundation. America’s early history and the present day. come the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition “George in Washington, D.C. Washington: A National Treasure.” Students, many visiting Painted in 1796 by artist Gilbert Stuart, the portrait as the “Lansdowne” portrait. One of the most important The paper also encourages student involve- museums for the first time, have crowded the galleries in was commissioned by Senator and Mrs. Bingham visual documents of the founding of our nation, its histori- ment. We challenge all to become actively Las Vegas and Houston to see this prized image of the of Philadelphia as a gift for the British Marquis of cal and cultural significance has been compared to that of father of our country on tour for the first time in history. Lansdowne, who sympathized with colonial grievances the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence. involved in service to country and share their Made possible through the generosity of the Donald W. before the Revolutionary War. Thus, it is often referred to continued page 8 efforts with students across the United States. We hope to publish student art and poetry, as Americans Pause to Remember, Students Make a Wish for the United States well as stories of service through our website One year after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, “ and publication. Pledge It Forward and enjoy Americans have paused to remember and reflect. The T hese are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the Wall of Expression that surrounds the Old Patent Office sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; the journey. Building in Washington, D.C., still stands as a memorial but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” to those who sacrificed, a tribute to those who served, —Felice Pulles, editor-in-chief and an expression of hope for the future. And across the thomas paine, from The American Crisis, december 1776 country at the Las Vegas Art Museum, students place their wishes for America on the “Wish Tree.” “I wish that everyone would be happy.” “I wish that the Twin Towers would never have fallen.” “I wish there would be no poor people and everyone would have Related national standards in enough to eat.” “I wish everyone in the world would be historical thinking free like us.” “I wish that no one would be dead.” “I wish Americans would feel safe.” The wishes keep coming. And from even the youngest participants, we sense a PHOTOGRAPHS MCDONOUGH BY EMILY Andrew Bodak joins Cynthia Dunn deep concern for the nation and its people. Perhaps we Dedicated to those who sacrificed and served on September 11, 2001, and the weeks following, the Wall of Chronological thinking of Las Vegas Art Museum and Mrs. Expression surrounds the Old Patent Office Building at 8th and F Streets in Washington, D.C. The building, home of Bodak at the Wish Tree. Above, have all begun to care for one another. the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is currently undergoing extensive renovation close-up of Andrew. while its collections tour the world. Historical comprehension Historical analysis and interpretation “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. Historical research About the Artist Making Connections Related national standards in language arts Gilbert Stuart was born on December 3, 1755, Imagine you are an actor who portrays a his- in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. He began to torical figure. Who would you be? How could you Reading for perspective study painting in his early teenage years, talk, dress, and behave to be like this person? Reading for understanding while traveling around Europe. After paint- Create this character. Applying knowledge ing the Lansdowne portrait, Stuart painted Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Evaluating data James Madison, and James Monroe. His most Developing research skills famous portrait of Washington is recognizable Developing writing skills today on the one-dollar bill and on postage stamps. 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 Washington Wins Election to Washington Unanimous Pick Whiskey Rebellion thinking an idea through in order to put it on House from Fort Cumberland! for President at Convention! Shakes Pennsylvania paper leads to clarification of that idea. And as FREDERICKSBURG, 1758—George Washington, son NEW YORK, 1789 (AP)—After many months of PHILADELPHIA, 1794—Western Pennsylvanians have students write, more ideas emerge, questions of Augustine and Mary Ball Washington, has been elected debate to establish our new American government, the turned their resentment over recent taxes on whiskey into to the Virginia House of Burgesses while serving with the first official election was held on February 4, 1789. a violent opposition. They are launching the first major find answers, and confusion finds clarity as British regulars at Fort Cumberland. Although urged by George Washington has received all 69 electoral votes! civil disturbance of President Washington’s term in office. words take shape and form. We need not always friends to return to the colony of Virginia and “show his face,” Washington, who will be inaugurated on April 30 of this Last week, U.S. Marshal David Lenox met with resistance Washington opted to remain with his men and was successful year, accepted his new office, despite his overwhelming in Westmoreland County while trying to collect taxes on know the ending or the answer when we begin to in winning a seat in the House from Frederick County. desire to return to his estate at Mount Vernon: “I was locally distilled liquor. Military action will be taken, much to write. The journey will often reveal it. summoned by my country . from a retreat which I the regret of the President: “I have accordingly determined to had chosen with the fondest predilection, and . with do so, feeling the deepest regret for the occasion, but withal, the most solemn conviction, that the essential interests of The activities suggested in Writing to Learn an immutable decision, as the asylum of my declining years.” Washington and his wife Martha will move to the the Union demand it.” The army is being organized from are intended for student exploration, to let General Washington Rallies country’s capital, New York City.