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America's Library: Jump Back in Time - Colonial America: The Clue in the Letter

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This Web page, part of the "Jump Back in Time" section of the "America's Story" Web site, describes how historians calculated George Washington's exact date of birth. Click on the "next" arrow at the bottom of the text to learn more about how an old letter helped them in their calculations. "America's Story from America's Library" aims to make history fun by presenting surprising facts and amazing items from the Library of Congress collections.

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    Grade: 3 to 8

    Topics: United States History, History-Social Science

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    Teaching Method: Simulation