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Article: Read about George Washington/Abraham Lincoln.(Presidents' Day)
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- Weekly Reader, Edition 1 (including Science Spin)
- Article date:
- February 1, 2006
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The president is the leader of our country. On Presidents' Day, we honor two presidents from long ago. One of those presidents is George Washington.
George Washington became a famous soldier. Later he was elected our country's first president.
George Washington grew up in a house like this one in Virginia.
George Washington traveled in a yellow carriage with white horses
The president is the leader of our country. On Presidents' Day, we honor two presidents from long ago. One of those presidents is Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln became a lawyer. Later he was elected our country's 16th president.
Abraham Lincoln ...