George Washington was born in the British colony of Virginia in seventeen thirty-one. He grew up in a wealthy farming family. He enjoyed that life, but was strongly interested in the military.
In seventeen fifty-nine, he married Martha Dandridge Custis. She had been married, but her husband had died. She owned many slaves and lots of land.
George and Martha Washington took care of their property around Mount Vernon, Virginia. George Washington also served in the Virginia House of Burgesses. However, he felt used by British businessmen and found British laws too restrictive.
George Washington was named Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army in May of seventeen seventy-five. Two months later, he was leading troops into battle against British forces. The war lasted six years. But in seventeen eighty-one, Britain surrendered. The American Revolution was won.
General Washington wanted to return to Mount Vernon and his farmland along the Potomac River. But, his country still needed him. In seventeen eighty-seven, he was elected President.
George Washington retired at the end of his second term as president. He spoke to Americans before leaving office. He urged them to take care in forming overly strong party alliances.
George Washington died of a throat infection only three years after leaving office.
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DOUG JOHNSON:
Norah Jones has released her fourth studio album, "The Fall." Critics say it is different from her earlier best-selling albums in many ways. Barbara Klein plays some examples.
BARBARA KLEIN:
Norah Jones is one of the most successful singers of recent years. She has sold more than thirty-five million albums. Critics have always praised her warm, deep, jazz-influenced style since her first big hit, "Don't Know Why."
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A new group of well-known musicians play drums, keyboards and electric guitar on "The Fall." Jones also plays electric guitar on some of the songs. She played piano on her earlier albums.
Critics say "The Fall" represents a new sound for Norah Jones. But they say fans of her earlier albums will not be disappointed. She continues her deep, jazzy sound while adding more pop and rock influences. "It's Gonna Be" is an example of this new sound with electric keyboard and pounding drums.
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Norah Jones begins a tour in March; she will be performing in thirty-six American cities. We leave you now with Norah Jones choosing to be with her dog in "Man of the Hour."
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HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. Our program was written by Shelley Gollust, Susan Logue Koster and Caty Weaver, who was also our producer. For transcripts, MP3s and podcasts of our programs, go to 51voa.com. You can also post comments.
Do you have a question about people, places or things in America? Send it to us through our Web site -- click on the Contact Us link. Or write to mosaic@voanews.com. We may answer your question on our show.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
由雪莱戈勒斯特，苏珊和罗格科斯特史东
2010年2月11日
新浪约翰逊：
欢迎美国的马赛克美国之音特别英语。
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我是道格约翰逊。今天在我们的计划，我们听音乐诺拉琼斯...
我们回答一个关于乔治华盛顿的问题。
但首先，我们告诉一个适合儿童的网站你太年轻，甚至使用鼠标。
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新浪约翰逊：
互联网是充满网站提供的在校儿童的退休各种成人游戏网站。但现在有一个与家庭中的最年轻的成员设计的游戏网站。信仰拉皮迪有我们对Kneebouncers.com报告。
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信守拉比杜斯：
双岁Lilianna罗宾逊正坐在她母亲的怀里。 Lilianna忙于一个她最喜欢的活动在计算机上玩Kneebouncers - 。
她的父亲吉姆罗宾逊，是其中一个团队开发网站的一半。
字符Kneebouncer
吉姆罗宾逊说：“我做的图纸和人物和愚蠢的小游戏所有，和库尔特使他们的生活。”
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