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The former California governor is the latest to recognize that the most remarkable thing about the first president was not ...
What would George Washington look like if he were a modern-day politician? That question occurred to George Aquilla Hardy, a musician, 14 months into the pandemic.
The two bottles come characteristic of styles from the 1750s and were placed in a forgotten pit.
This is a moment for all Americans to be proud of the best thing George W. Bush did as president: launching an initiative to combat AIDS in Africa that has saved millions of lives. All week, more ...
Greatest Accomplishment Most amazing of President Roosevelt’s accomplishments in office has been the all-time highwater mark to which he has brought and held his personal popularity.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount ...
After a year apart, wide receiver George Pickens and tight end Darnell Washington are reunited with the Steelers as Pittsburgh selected each player in consecutive NFL drafts. Last season, Pickens ...
George Washington wrote of slavery in 1786 that “there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the abolition of it,” and famously freed all his ...
George Washington used the light of this brass candle stand while laboring over his farewell address in 1796. Richard Strauss / NMAH George Washington was a man of many talents. Writing speeches ...
President George Washington issued his Farewell Address on this day in history, Sept. 19, 1796. He spoke proudly of the new nation but also warned of the dangers of party politics.
President Trump boasted of his accomplishments in his first 43 days in office, comparing the start of his presidency to George Washington's and blasting egg prices under President Biden.