Washington, D.C., wasn't established as the nation's capital until 1790 — the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

When George Washington, from Virginia, arrived in Cambridge 250 years ago, one of the first things he did was talk to his ...

George Washington served as the first president of the United States from age 57 in 1789 to age 65 in 1797, ... 1799, about two and a half years into George Washington's retirement, ...

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.

Washington, D.C., wasn't established as the nation's capital until 1790 — the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

George Washington: The Reluctant President ... She watched her husband of 30 years depart with a mixture of bittersweet sensations, wondering “when or whether he will ever come home again.” ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington to be commander in chief of the newly formed American army. Never before had a war been fought for the ...

Washington, D.C., wasn't established as the nation's capital until 1790 — the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.