February 22 is George Washington’s birthday, the second half of the February “Presidents Day duo.” To honor the birth of the United States’ first president, here are a few Washington facts: How many do you know?
- Washington was the only president to not live in Washington DC. Although he helped to plan the city, the nation’s capital was in New York City during his presidency.
- In addition to the capital, one state, 31 counties, and 17 cities are named for Washington.
- Washington had red hair, but he powdered his hair as was the fashion during his time.
- George and Martha Washington had no children together, but George raised her two sons, Daniel and John, from her previous marriage.
- Washington’s teeth weren’t really wood, they were made of ivory.
- Washington did not attend college.
- Washington was the only US president to be elected unanimously.
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乔治·华盛顿的生日
乔治·华盛顿的生日—2月22日—也是二月"总统日"的第二种说法。为了纪念美国首任总统的诞生，这里列举了一些华盛顿的事情，你知道多少呢？
华盛顿是唯一没有住在华盛顿的总统。虽然他帮助规划这座城市，但在他担任总统期间，国家的首都在纽约市。
除了首都，1个州、 31个县、 17个城市被命名为华盛顿。
华盛顿红头发，但他把头发染了色，因为在他那年代染发是种时尚。
乔治和玛莎.华盛顿在一起没有孩子，但乔治抚养了她先前婚姻的两个儿子，丹尼尔和约翰。
华盛顿的假牙其实不是木头，它们是由象牙制作的。
华盛顿没有上过大学。
华盛顿是唯一全体一致选出的美国总统。