Cape May County Herald Newspapers5h
George Washington’s Farewell: A Warning for Our Times
On Feb. 22, we celebrate the birthday of our first president, George Washington. I like to take this occasion to reflect on ...
Smithsonian Magazine8h
You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
Potomac Local8h
Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with Cake, Crafts, and History in Fredericksburg
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday at the Mary Washington House on Saturday, February 22, 2025! From 11 AM to 4 PM, enjoy ...
Why more WA students are learning math on laptops
The latest results from the biannual National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, show ...
LISD teaches students the history behind President’s Day
While many are off due to President’s Day, Laredo ISD took the day to teach kids the history of how the third Monday in ...
Nancy On Norwalk1d
Mary Ball Washington, George’s single mother, often gets overlooked – but she’s well worth saluting
Mary Washington helped her son develop into the leader he became. While her son was the subject of several portrait artists, ...
George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
In Alabama, Washington shares the spotlight with friend-turned-rival Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president and primary author of the Declaration of Independence. In Arkansas, it's Daisy ...
Alexandria Times6d
Out of the Attic: Why did Washington have two birthdays?
Feb. 22 is commemorated across the country as the birthday of our first commander in chief.But what about George Washington’s ...
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Explore The National Treasures That Keep Washington’s Spirit Alive
Washington’s birthday – also lovingly called Presidents’ Day – a holiday where mattresses are somehow as celebrated as ...
George Washington monument returned to school
The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior high school. When the building was demolished, the monument was ...
Longmont Times-Call14d
Rick Jacobi: Look at all the facts before pointing fingers
I am not overtly political, no political party has a monopoly on suboptimal leadership, yet I feel someone should respond to George Tristan’s opinion printed Jan. 27. I agree with him that ...