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George Washington's Camp Chest

Grade Range: K-12
Resource Type(s): Artifacts, Primary Source
Date Posted: 7/31/2008

George Washington's well-appointed personal camp chest, or "mess kit," enabled him to dine in a manner reflecting his position as commander of the Continental Army.

National Standards

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades K-4)

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12)

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

World History Standards (Grades 5-12)

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