Washington's Boyhood: George Washington at the age of 16 surveyed the town of Alexandria, Va. This is King Street, main thoroughfare. Washington was chosen one of the first Vestrymen of Christ Church. This is the church. The Historic Hotel...See moreWashington's Boyhood: George Washington at the age of 16 surveyed the town of Alexandria, Va. This is King Street, main thoroughfare. Washington was chosen one of the first Vestrymen of Christ Church. This is the church. The Historic Hotel. The City Hotel of Alexandria, Va., was Washington's headquarters and was the scene of the first celebration of the 22nd of February, Washington's birthday. The Father of his Country made his farewell address to the Continental army from the steps of this old structure. Carlyle House: Carlyle House was built at Alexandria, Va., in the year 1745 and it was here that Washington received his commission as Major in the British army. Many were imprisoned during the French and Indian wars in the dungeon of Carlyle House. Human Figures on a Chess Board: Here is an exhibition game of chess, played by human beings on a board made twenty-four feet square. Grand march of the chessmen. Where Uncle Sam Mints His Money: Uncle Sam is the richest individual in the world. Here is where he turns gold into legal tender. Gold bullion worth $2,000,000. A handful of gold pieces. A practical method of counting money. Home of the Seal: Thousands of seals, during the mating season frequent the islands of the Pacific. Some of the youngsters. Written by
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