Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
Democrats sponsoring the bill to remove Washington’s image from the state flag say he has “limited historical connection to ...
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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 ...
Michael Peregrine: Why we must continue to venerate George Washington
As we celebrate Presidents Day, we struggle to remember who George Washington was. That kind of national amnesia isn’t ...
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, ...
What is President's Day? Upcoming holiday started with Washington, now for all presidents
President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.
Donald Trump's Mug Shot Spotted in White House Alongside Historic Portraits of George Washington, FDR
Donald Trump's mug shot is displayed in the hallway leading up to the Oval Office, a newswire photo from Feb. 13 shows. The ...
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George Washington: Mount Vernon & American History
George Washington" highlights the significant impact of George Washington on American history and culture. It explores his ...
George Washington’s rare letter goes up for sale on Presidents' Day, experts say it may fetch $150,000
A rare letter written by George Washington has been put up for sale on Presidents’ Day. This letter was written from ...
This President’s Day, remember what George Washington can teach us — and Trump
Washington was a man for the ages. Born a Virginia aristocrat, he carefully cultivated his virtues — self-control, moderation ...
When is President's Day 2025? Are Texas schools, banks, post offices open? What to know
President's Day falls on the third Monday of March to honor the birthday of the first US President, George Washington. This ...
How George Washington's Silence Shaped America's Most Powerful Office
Why would the founders, so meticulous in their planning, leave the powers of the presidency so remarkably brief and vague in ...
Presidents Day, once celebration of Washington’s birth, increasingly retail-focused holiday
Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.