The commander-in-chief initially barred black soldiers from joining the ranks, but he came to understand the value—both moral ...

It happened 250 years ago this very week… “I do not think myself equal to the Command I am honored with.”  It was with these ...

Washington had the requisite charisma and leadership abilities, but he was also chosen because he didn’t crave the job. As ...

This week, George Washington’s 291st birthday will be celebrated by tiny numbers of Americans. That did not used to be the case. For most of our history, Washington’s birthday was a big deal ...

It happened gradually." It's the nation's first president, George Washington, who understood the potential significance of the role. He helped establish a balance of being a strong leader while ...