George Washington

"Washington as a Farmer" by Junius Brutus Stearns, 1851

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This past Monday was a holiday in the United States called President's Day.  It is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February, close to George Washington's Birthday which is Feb. 22.  

Many of you know that GW was the first  President of the United States but did you know he was also a farmer? That's right, he was!  His farm was called Mount Vernon.   At MV, George Washington mainly grew wheat, the wheat was turned into flour and the flour was sold to people in the United States and Europe.  

In the picture you can see GW standing in one of his wheat fields.  What other things do you see in the picture?   Leave your comments and questions in the comments section below.

Thanks for listening.  This has been Cassie Brenn for fastfoodenglish.blogspot.com.