*^ '-«■-*• TVoqframs forife NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION mi932 ofifio IWOMNDREDTBANNIVERSM oftfa GEORGE BIRTHo{ WASHINGTON Q/S \" C^r 'Tr>op Programs for the NATION-WIDE CELEBRATION IN 1932 of the WO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON For Patriotic Societies Clubs, and all Organizations Schools, Colleges and other Educational Institutions ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES RGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 1931 A PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY CHARLES W. PEALE MARTHA WASHINGTON ENGRAVED BY WILLIAM SARTIN MARY BALL WASHI NGTON THE MOTHER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON A POPULAR PORTRAIT. ORIGINAL UNAVAILABLE v/z.1 W^ UNITED STATES GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION President of the United States HERBERT HOOVER Chairman Vice President of the United States, Charles Curtis Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Longworth House of Representatives Willis C. Hawley Oregon John Q. Tilson United States Senate SlMEON D. Fess, Vice Chairman Ohio Arthur Capper Kansas Carter Glass Virginia Connecticut Joseph W. Byrns Tennessee R. Walton Moore Virginia Presidential Commissioners Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman C. Bascom Slemp Colorado Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook Pennsylvania Henry Ford Michigan George Eastman New York Virginia Wallace McCamant Oregon Albert Bushnell Hart Massachusetts Bernard M. Baruch New York Associate Directors Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d Representative Sol Bloom Historian Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart Executive Offices: Washington Building, Washington, D. C. m 788454 IMPORTANT (J}hese twelve programs and the forty- four papers prepared on the subjects in the programs depict, the life, character, and achievements of George Washington. They are for patriotic societies, clubs, and all organisations — schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. Programs, papers, booklets, pageants, plays, and other like material issued by the George Washington Bicentennial Commis- sion will be sent upon request without charge. Such material may be kept by you for future reference. Address Communications to GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Washington Building, Washington, D. C. 141 CONTENTS Page Honor George Washington 6 To Writers and Readers: Papers on all subjects in the programs 7 Inter-Library Loan Service 7 George Washington booklets 7 Frontier Background of Washington's Career. Contemporary Tributes to Washington. Washington the Man of Mind. Washington as a Religious Man. Washington, Proprietor of Mount Vernon. Washington the Colonial and Continental Statesman. Washington the Military Man. Washington's Part in Building the Constitution. Washington the President. Home and Fraternal Life of Washington. Race Elements in Washington's Time. The Washington Family in England and America. Washington the Traveler. Washington the Business Man. Washington the Engineer and City Builder. Best Books on Washington. Pledge to the Flag — The American's Creed 8 Program Titles: 1. Family Relationships of George Washington 9 2. Homes of George Washington 10 3. Youth and Manhood of George Washington 11 4. The Mother of George Washington 12 5. George Washington the Man of Sentiment 13 6. George Washington the Man of Action 14 7. George Washington the Christian 15 8. George Washington the Leader of Men 16 9. The Social Life of George Washington 17 10. George Washington the Builder of the Nation 18 11. George Washington the President (1789-1797) 19 12. The Homemaking of George and Martha Washington 20 Additional Activities 21 Page Page Pageants 21 Juvenile activities 24 Plays and playlets 22 Speeches 25 Motion pictures 23 Radio 25 Slides 24 Tree planting 25 Music, Colonial 24 Washington Letters 26 Selected Books Relating to George Washington 27 151 HONOR GEORGE WASHINGTON (J)he Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington will be celebrated in 1932. Begin now to plan your part in this great historic event. Read about him ! Thin\ about him ! Tal\ about him ! The more you know about him, the more you will want to show your gratitude for the man who founded and established this Nation. Learn of his courage and strength of character; his achievements as a surveyor, engineer, soldier, commander, farmer, business man, writer, patriot, statesman, and the First President of the United States. Use these programs for the George Washington Bicen- tennial meetings of your organisation. The subjects pre- sented cover the most important events in his life history. Papers prepared on these subjects tell the things you will want to know. Interest the children. Impress upon them the character of George Washington. With the inspiration of his life always before them, they will grow into manhood and womanhood with the highest ideals of American citizenship. Present pageants and plays. Show motion pictures and slides and become more familiar with the scenes of Colonial days and events during the lifetime of George Washington. Let no man, woman, or child — no village, town, city, or State — fail to give expression of homage to the Father of Our Country in 1932. 161 TO WRITERS AND READERS Papers on all Subjects in the Programs The papers which accompany the programs supplement each other, but each is complete in itself. They bring out the sources of the talents and qualities contributing to the harmonious union of intellectual and moral powers which George Washington possessed and show, step by step, the development of those powers. Those who write their own papers will find these issued by the Commission of assist- ance in the preparation. Following each program is a note giving the numbers of the best books in the list of authori- ties upon which the papers are based. Inter'Library Loan Service Through the Inter-Library Loan Service of the Library of Congress, any public library in the country can borrow almost any book (excepting reference and genealogical books) from the Library of Congress. Such books may be consulted under the supervision of the library borrowing them. George Washington Booklets Each booklet presents some aspect of Washington's life, environment, or activities. In the preparation of addresses, research, study, and general reading, the booklets will be of special interest. They are being prepared under the direction of Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, and will be issued by the Commission and sent upon request free of charge. For list, see Contents. 171 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS; ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE AMERICAN'S CREED I BELIEVE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE; WHOSE JUST POWERS ARE DERIVED FROM THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED; A DEMOC- RACY IN A REPUBLIC; A SOVEREIGN NATION OF MANY SOVEREIGN STATES; A PERFECT UNION, ONE AND INSEPARABLE; ESTABLISHED UPON THOSE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND HUMANITY FOR WHICH AMERICAN PATRIOTS SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES AND FORTUNES. ((I THEREFORE BELIEVE IT IS MY DUTY TO MY COUNTRY TO LOVE IT; TO SUPPORT ITS CONSTITUTION; TO OBEY ITS LAWS; TO RESPECT ITS FLAG; AND TO DEFEND IT AGAINST ALL ENEMIES. — William Tyler Page 181 Program One FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED FAMILY NAME OF WASHINGTON George Washington's name is found in English records as early as seven and a half centuries ago. It is of Saxon origin and came from the name of a village. After many changes it became the Washington we know. ANCESTRY Paternal: This is a story of the ancestors of George Washington. It tells of their descent from about 1183 and of the positions of the English family at various periods. Maternal: George Washington's maternal ancestry is almost as historic as the Washingtons. The Ball family is represented in Eng- land by many branches. His mother's forebears were democratic in principle and of strong religious bent. RELATIVES George Washington was well supplied with relatives. He had two stepbrothers, three brothers, one sister, at least twenty-two nephews and nieces, two stepchildren, four step-grandchildren. The story of his relations with them makes interesting reading. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program One see numbers 19, 23, 32, 54, 101 in list of authorities 24258°— 31 2 | 9 J Program Two HOMES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be seleded) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED WAKEFIELD George Washington was born at Bridges Creek estate, later called Wakefield, February 22, 1732. Three years later the family moved away. In 1780 the house was burned. It is now being rebuilt in reproduction of the original. MOUNT VERNON At Epsewasson, renamed Mount Vernon, George Washington lived in childhood. It became his property on his brother's death. There he lived for over 50 years. It was the first home in America in his lifetime as it is the first shrine in the United States to-day. THE HOMESTEAD ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock River homestead was the one home pur* chased by George Washington's father. There he died in 1743. George's mother resided there until the Revolution. OTHER HOMES OF WASHINGTON George Washington built homes at Bath, W. Va., and at Alex' andria. During the Revolution his homes were his many military headquarters in seven States. The Presidential mansions were in New York and Philadelphia. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star 'Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Two see numbers 48, 72, 81, 98, 105 in list of authorities 1 101 Program Three YOUTH AND MANHOOD OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED WASHINGTON THE BOY Strong, zestful, and ambitious, Washington was a leader of his mates. An expert surveyor, largely self -educated, he secured the patronage of Lord Fairfax. WASHINGTON'S TRAVEL, PURSUITS, AND IDEALS Surveyor, soldier, and legislator, Washington's frontier expert ence, wide travel, and social position gave him a complete view of Colonial life. WASHINGTON THE MAN HIMSELF At man's estate Washington was of heroic mold, poised, digni' fied, intuitively sensing his destiny, and acquitting himself accordingly. WASHINGTON'S FRIENDS AND ENEMIES Broadminded, Washington attached understanding minds. Eminence brought the antagonism of those jealous or incapable of sharing in his wide outlook. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Three see numbers 15, 31, 32, 71, 105 in list of authorities ini Program Four THE MOTHER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED MARY BALL IN EARLY LIFE Mary Ball was of honorable ancestry. Early orphaned, her mother's will placed her and her property in the care of George Eskridge as guardian. She was known as the "Rose of Epping Forest" and the "Belle of the Northern Neck." MARY BALL WASHINGTON AS WIFE AND MOTHER The care-free, hospitable life of the Virginia planters prevailed at the homes of the Washingtons at Bridges Creek, at Little Hunt- ing Creek, and on the Rappahannock during the life of Augustine Washington, but this changed at his death. MARY BALL WASHINGTON IN LATER LIFE With a restricted income, the first years of widowhood were spent on the farm, devoted to the care and training of her five children. Later she lived in Fredericksburg, honored by her son and honored as his mother. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Four see numbers 23, 32, 65, 72, 81 in list of authorities 1121 Program Five GEORGE WASHINGTON THE MAN OF SENTIMENT PATRIOTIC MUSJC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED WASHINGTON THE SON George Washington, loving, dutiful, and thoughtful, gave his parents implicit obedience as a boy. As a young man he gave his mother's wishes respectful attention, and at the pinnacle of his fame paid tribute to the maternal hand that led him to manhood. WASHINGTON THE COUNTRY SQUIRE Washington was much like other young men of his day. A most eligible young bachelor of Virginia, with his estate and position. His attractions and attachments were part of his youth. His court- ship of Mrs. Custis is one of the cherished stories of his life. WASHINGTON THE HUSBAND To his wife Washington gave the chivalrous tender care and devotion of forty years of married life. He wrote her letters for her, made up her accounts, her orders, and kept her with him whenever possible, even at military headquarters. He loved her children and grandchildren as his own. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Five see numbers 23, 71, 78, 81, 103 in list of authorities 131 Program Six GEORGE WASHINGTON THE MAN OF ACTION PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED WASHINGTON A MAN OF ACTION Temperament, training, and circumstance always made George Washington a man of action. As a surveyor, soldier, commander in chief, farmer, and builder of canals, his life was diversified, and to each of his many vocations he gave the utmost of knowledge and effort for success. WASHINGTON THE BUSINESS MAN AND ENGINEER With a vision far beyond his day George Washington sought to promote all enterprises that developed transportation and com- munication between the seaboard and the frontiers. Every business project for the advancement of commerce and colonization had his support. WASHINGTON THE CITIZEN As a citizen George Washington had many interests and affilia' tions. He gave long and constructive service as a burgess, became a Freemason before he was of age and was pleased and proud of his chancellorship of William and Mary. Education with him was more than a hobby — it was a passion. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Six see numbers 6, 7, 32, 34, 45, 53, 78 in list of authorities 1 14 Program Seven GEORGE WASHINGTON THE CHRISTIAN PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED INHERITED RELIGIOUS ATTITUDE George Washington's Christian parents had him christened according to the rites of the Episcopal Church. The Bible and Sir Matthew Hale's Contemplation were part of his training, for he was reared to reverence God and give due respect to religious matters. IN MILITARY EXPERIENCES As a military officer, George Washington gave to religious serv- ices their place in his commands. Realising that through the stress and suffering of war men needed the support of their religious faith, he appealed for chaplains for the army. He attended church whenever war movements permitted. REVEALED RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS No one can read the diaries or writings of George Washington without being impressed with his unfailing faith in Divine guid' ance and care. For his escapes he gave thanks to God, and for his victories and successes he gave the tribute of gratitude to Divine dispensation. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Seven see numbers 23, 99, 103 in list of authorities 1151 Program Eight GEORGE WASHINGTON THE LEADER OF MEN PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED WASHINGTON A LEADER IN EDUCATION George Washington, always regretful of his own lack of formal training, throughout his life advocated education and by his will sought to establish for our country such a university as he thought would develop good Americans. WASHINGTON A LEADER IN ADVANCEMENT OF CIVILIZATION In occupations, exact surveys, rotation of crops, diversified industry; in public affairs, a self-con trolling central government and the development of the West through it; in life, exact justice for himself and others, temperance, wide reading, rational pleas' ure — these were elements in Washington's stand for progress. WASHINGTON A LEADER IN PHILANTHROPY George Washington's many charities will probably never be known. His idea seemed always to help people to help themselves, but he fed them, clothed and housed them, paid their debts, and gave a real start to many with no claim of kinship. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star^Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Eight see numbers 33, 40, 62, 92, 104 in list of authorities 1161 Program K[ine THE SOCIAL LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED SOCIAL LIFE OF CHILDHOOD HOME Grounded in social amenities by his mother in the simplicity of her widow's farm home, George Washington gained additional social training in the hospitable social activities of the homes of his married brothers and their neighbors. SOCIAL LIFE BEFORE THE REVOLUTION With his marriage to Mrs. Custis, a belle at the viceregal court of Williamsburg, his official part of colonial society was formal and elegant. Such social life was likewise established in the Mount Vernon household and maintained until the Revolution. SOCIAL LIFE IN LATER YEARS Great natural dignity and habitual formality stamped social life at the Military Headquarters. The First President established a code of official etiquette which is the basis of that at the White House tO'day. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star'Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program JVftne see numbers 23, 72, 81, 85, 102 in list of authorities 1171 Program Ten GEORGE WASHINGTON THE BUILDER OF THE NATION PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED MILITARY EXPERIENCES UNDER BRITISH RULE As messenger to warn away the French, as chief colonist in the expeditions against Fort Duquesne, and as guardian of the froiv tier, George Washington gave loyal service and acquired valuable experience. CHANGING VIEWS ON BRITISH CONTROL As the struggle between the English demands and the Colonial rights developed toward armed conflict, his views changed. He advocated nonimportation of British products. When Parliament sought to coerce Massachusetts he offered to raise and equip a thousand men and lead them to the relief of Boston. CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF A NEW NATION As first in war he created nationality; as first in peace he advo- cated and helped frame an efficient and endurable Constitution; and because first in the hearts of his countrymen he was unani- mously elected President. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Ten see numbers 18, 22, 33, 96, 98 in list of authorities 1181 Program Eleven GEORGE WASHINGTON THE PRESIDENT (1789-1797) PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED TRIUMPHANT JOURNEY AS PRESIDENT ELECT Washington's popularity received its greatest expression during this journey. Everyone acclaimed the hero of war who was now called upon to be the leader in peace. FIRST TERM OF THE FIRST PRESIDENT (1789-1793) Great rejoicing, honor, and responsibility marked Washington's first administration. Precedents were made and the world shown that a wise man was in control. FIRST PRESIDENTIAL TOURS Washington set the precedent for presidential tours. Desiring to see the States under peace, he visited each section, traveling in his great state coach with proper display. SECOND TERM OF PRESIDENT WASHINGTON (1793-1797) Washington's second term, with Philadelphia as the capital, was productive of many policies of grave import. There social life in the Executive Mansion continued on formal lines. Among the precedents established was the refusal of a third term. MUSIC Song, "America" or "Star-Spangled Banner," by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Eleven see numbers 11, 12, 13, 33, 47, 98 in list of authorities 119 Program Twelve THE HOMEMAKING OF GEORGE AND MARTHA WASHINGTON PATRIOTIC MUSIC (to be selected) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG THE AMERICAN'S CREED COLONEL AND MRS. WASHINGTON IN RESIDENCE BEFORE THE REVOLUTION Colonel and Mrs. Washington established their home at Mount Vernon on a luxurious scale. The plantation, with its many slaves and servants, was like a small empire. The wealthiest couple of their community, they lived accordingly. WAR-TIME HOUSEHOLDS Patriotism banned imported luxuries from Mount Vernon with the approach of the Revolution. Mrs. Washington's regular winter visits brightened the meager life of military households during the war. PRESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS To the Executive Mansions of New York and Philadelphia, President and Mrs. Washington devoted careful thought. Every detail was planned with regard for the dignity of the chief office of an independent nation. LAST YEARS AT MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon drew people of every class and kind. General Washington held firsT: place in the hearts of the people. MUSIC Song, "America 11 or "Star-Spangled Banner, 11 by the audience. For references and material in preparing papers for Program Twelve see numbers 21, 23, 41, 63, 12, 105 in list of authorities 1201 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES [When making application for pageants and plays 3tate definitely the type of material desired, approximately the number of participants, and place of production, whether indoor or outdoor. 1 PAGEANTS DEPICTING LIFE OF WASHINGTON Of all the lives of great Americans, George Washing- ton's diversified career affords an unusual opportunity for its portrayal in pageantry. This form of art may well be termed to-day "The Drama of Our Democracy. 1 ' Tribute to him who founded our country can be given in a colorful as well as a fitting manner by means of the varied arts uni- fied and expressed in the historical pageant. The coming Bicentennial Celebration in 1932 affords an opportunity for both child and adult, student and teacher, for clubs, colleges, and churches, for civic, fraternal, cul- tural, and patriotic bodies, for both the American and the foreign born in our midst, to give consideration to the use of the pageant in organising their Bicentennial programs. Because of the ever-growing tendency on the part of American communities and institutions to reach out and select this form of expression, not only for the reenactment of history but as a means for revelation of life itself, the George Washington Bicentennial Commission has engaged a specially qualified staff to select and to create pageants that will depict with dramatic accuracy significant scenes from the life of Washington. The foregoing programs them- selves suggest a variety of themes possible of treatment. I21J There will be provided pageants of different length, va- ried content, and adapted to the use of large and relatively small groups of participants. Instructions as to scenery, costumes, properties, organization, and production in gen- eral will accompany the pageants. In addition a list or bibliography of available George Washington pageants, with names of authors, publishers, and other informative matter, will be prepared for distri- bution. PLAYS AND PLAYLETS DEPICTING LIFE OF WASHINGTON Complete plays and one-act plays based on important episodes in the life of George Washington will be fur- nished upon request to responsible organizations, groups, dramatic societies, and schools. The materials furnished consist of text and dialogues, complete details of scenes and stage direction, and instruc- tion for making costumes and properties. These plays cover the whole range of George Washington's life from boyhood to manhood, the period of the founding of a nation, as President and statesman, agriculturist and engineer. They emphasise the more intimate side of his character so easily traced in his writings and carry an underlying theme which graphically portrays the true character of our First President, depicting the trials, doubts, disappoint- ments, cares, griefs, and pathos combined with the power and decision of his acts. I22J MOTION PICTURES OF LIFE AND TIMES OF WASHINGTON Depicting scenes and incidents covering the amazing life of George Washington through the medium of sound and color motion pictures is one of the projects now under way. This Commission, assisted by appropriate resources of the United States Government, is sponsoring these motion pictures, which are being prepared by the Eastman Kodak Company's Educational Service. It is of special interest to know that for the first time and perhaps for the only time scenes will be presented showing the interior and exterior of Mount Vernon, and other locations besides the home of the First President, which have never before been similarly photographed. An intimate association with the past will result from this authentic portrayal of life in the Colonial days. The original furniture associated with the Washington family at Mount Vernon, their household articles and those of other families of that period, will be available. The original costumes and uniforms worn by George Wash- ington, the one dress extant of Martha Washington, will again be seen in their once accustomed settings. And so before the eyes of the present generation will be spread an authentic vision of those hallowed days so dear to the heart of the nation. It will be a picture without par- allel in all history, and thus will be handed down to future generations the actual story in motion-picture form of the life of George Washington, his family, friends, neighbors, with all the intimate associations of his career as boy, youth, 123 citizen, soldier, statesman. No private or corporate in- terests with the wealth of an empire could secure from the Government repositories the necessary material and co- operation for such a production. This picture in many reels will be made available for schools, clubs, churches, and other meeting places of patri- otic organisations throughout the United States. SLIDES The Commission has under preparation colored slides showing the important events in the life of George Wash- ington. These slides will be arranged in sets suitable for use in connection with the twelve programs in this pam- phlet. Sets will also be arranged to illustrate a general ad- dress on the subject of George Washington. MUSIC The music of George Washington's time, and music since written which is particularly adaptable for use with pag- eants, plays, and patriotic programs generally, will be avail- able to those who desire to conduct such affairs. This collection of music will be interesting, entertaining, and valuable; and it is only one of the many contributions the Bicentennial will make available to those who would honor the name of George Washington. JUVENILE ACTIVITIES Twelve programs of a character-developing nature will be available for children. They depict the most important events in the life of George Washington. In addition there will be historical playlets, cantatas, dances, and games based upon the character-development stories. These stories and 124} activities will be transcribed into Braille. Relief maps done in clay and color have been prepared on the following subjects: Washington's trip to the Northwest; Braddock's retreat; Boston massacre; campaign on Long Island; battle of Trenton; campaign in New Jersey; Cornwallis's surren- der. These maps are a new departure in both visual educa- tion and for those who can not see. SPEECHES Patriotic men and women, of thousands of organisations throughout the nation, can perform a signal service by pre- paring and delivering addresses upon various aspects of George Washington's life. Such addresses are interesting, instructive, and inspiring, and there is a patriotic need for such participation. Material, especially useful to speakers, debaters, etc., has been compiled by the Commission for such use and will be of value in any program. RADIO To those who can cooperate in arranging and delivering radio addresses of the character above mentioned the Bi- centennial Commission is prepared to give assistance. TREE PLANTING Tree planting is one of the popular ways of paying honor to George Washington in 1932. In addition to placing trees in civic centers, in parks, and along the highways, it is the hope of the Commission that a tree will be planted by the school children in every school yard in every State. The American Tree Association, Washington, D. C, is cooperating with the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission in directing this work. "Ten mil- 125! lion monuments to a great man' 1 is the aim of the American Tree Association. "Ten million tributes, enduring and straight-growing, which will be as evergreen as is the mem- ory of George Washington." "Plant trees for George Washington." That is the cry that is going up in all parts of the country. Plant now, or at any suitable time before the winter of 1932, so that strong, healthy trees will be firmly rooted when they are dedicated in 1932 in the name of the Father of Our Country. We hope that every citizen in every city, town, and vil- lage — and, even more important, every future citizen — will hear of the plans for paying honor to George Washing- ton and will have a part in the tree-planting program. The "Bicentennial Tree Planting Book" gives sugges- tions for a program and tells how to plant trees and shrubs. It also contains a program for a Tree Planting Ceremony. Write to the George Washington Bicentennial Commission or the American Tree Association, Washington, D. C. The book will be sent without charge. WASHINGTON LETTERS Many a gem of historical value, such as unpublished or obscure letters, documents, or other writings by George Washington, are still to be found hidden away in family archives or reposing in private collections. These together with letters received by him regarding personages and events of his time are of vast importance to this Commis- sion, and it is anxious to learn of these treasures, not for the purpose of acquiring them but that they may be listed and copies secured for the use of historians. 12611 SELECTED BOOKS RELATING TO GEORGE WASHINGTON Out of the hundreds of volumes relating to George Washington and his service to his country the following will be especially accurate, interesting, and generally available : 1. ADAMS, John. Wor\s. Vols. II, III, IX. (Boston, Little Brown, 1850-1854.) 2. ANDREWS, Charles M. Colonial Folkways (Chronicles of America, Vol. IX). (New Haven, Yale University Press, 1921.) 3. ANDREWS, Charles M. Colonial Period. (New York, Holt, 1912.) 4. AVERY, Elroy M. History of the United States and its People. Vols. V-VII. (Cleveland, Burrows, 1908-1910.) 5. BAKER, William S., ed. Early Sketches of George Washington. (Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1893.) 6. BAKER, William S. Itinerary of General Washington from June 15, 1775, to December 23, 1783. (Philadelphia, Lip- pincott, 1892.) 7- BAKER, William S. Washington After the Revolution. (Phila- delphia, Lippincott, 1898.) 8. BEER, George L. British Colonial Policy, 1754-1765. (New York, Macmillan, 1907.) 9. BELCHER, Henry. First American Civil War. 2 vols. (New York, Macmillan, 1911.) 10. BEMIS, Samuel F. Jays Treaty. (New York, Macmillan, 1923.) 11. BEVERIDGE, Albert J. Life of John Marshall. Vol. II. (Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1916.) 12. BOWEN, Clarence W. "Inauguration of Washington." (Cen* tury Magazine, Vol. 37, 1889.) 13. BOWERS, Claude G. Jefferson and Hamilton. (Boston, Hough- ton Mifflin, 1925.) 14. BRACKENRIDGE, Henry M. History of the Western Insurrec- tion in Western Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh, W. S. Haven, 1859.) 1271 15. BROOKS, Elbridge S. True Story of George Washington. (Bos- ton, Lothrop, 1895.) 16. BRYAN, Wilhelmus B. History of the Rational Capital. Vol. I. (New York, Macmillan, 1914.) 17. CALLAHAN, Charles H. Washington the Man and the Mason. (Washington, 1913.) 18. CHANNING, Edward. History of the United States. Vols. Ill, IV. (New York, Macmillan, 1912-1917.) 19. CONWAY, Moncure D. Barons of the Potomac\ and the Rap- pahannock (New York, Grolier Club, 1892.) 20. CONWAY, Moncure D. "English Ancestry of Washington." (Harper s Magazine, Vol. 84, 1891.) 21. CONWAY, Moncure D., ed. George Washington and Mount Vernon. (Brooklyn, Long Island Historical Society, 1889.) 22. CORBIN, John. Unknown Washington. (New York, Scribner, 1930.) 23. CUSTIS, George W. P. Recollections and Private Memoirs of Washington. (Philadelphia, William Flint, 1859; other eds.) 24. EARLE, Alice M. Child Life in Colonial Days. (New York, Macmillan, 1899.) 25. EARLE, Alice M. Home Life in Colonial Days. (New York, Macmillan, 1898.) 26. EARLE, Alice M. Old Time Gardens. (New York, Macmillan, 1901.) 27. EARLE, Alice M. Stage-Coach and Tavern Days. (New York, Macmillan, 1900.) 28. EARLE, Alice M. Two Centuries of Costume in America. 2 vols. (New York, Macmillan, 1903.) 29. EARLE, Swepson. Chesapeake Bay Country. (Baltimore, Thorn- sen-Ellis, 1923.) 30. FISHER, Sydney G. Struggle for American Independence. 2 vols. (Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1908.) 31. FITZPATRICK, John C. George Washington, Colonial Trav- eller, 1732-1775. (Indianapolis, Bobbs-Merrill, 1927.) 32. FORD, Paul L. True George Washington. (Philadelphia, Lippin- cott, 1896.) 33. FORD, Worthington C. George Washington. 2 vols. (New York, Scribner, 1900.) 281 34. FROTHINGHAM, Thomas G. Washington, Commander in Chief. (Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1930.) 35. GERWIG, George W. Washington, the Young Leader. (New York, Scribner, 1923.) 36. GIBBS, George. Memoirs of the Administrations of Washington and John Adams. Vol. I. (New York, Van Norden, 1846.) 37- GIST, Christopher. Journals. (Pittsburgh, Weldin, 1893.) 38. HAMILTON, John C. 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