Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...

it’s worth remembering that immunization played a key role in America’s War of Independence. In 1776, as George Washington was leading the Continental Army through some of the earliest battles ...

After defeating the world’s largest empire in the Revolutionary War, the newly-minted United States had one more opponent to face before starting its path to independence ... they unanimously elected ...

George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

In 1786, George Washington wrote on behalf of a fellow Virginia slave holder to Robert Morris, a wealthy Philadelphian. Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, served as ...

George was the eldest son of Augustine ... Photograph by Bridgeman/ACI Having led the colonies to independence, Washington found himself again on the battlefront as the new nation began to ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

George Washington’s quotes continue to inspire ... You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together.” 41. “The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils ...

Donald Trump will become the 47th President on Monday. However, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt ...

and those who visit Independence Hall can see surviving copies of the documents. Visitors can also see the Assembly Room where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental ...