‘Finding George’: Celebrating Washington at his very feet
On the eve of his 293rd birthday, George Washington got his Springfield party Friday afternoon, as members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno gathered at the foot ...
'Father of His Country' comes to Florida: George Washington statue unveiled at Capitol
As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is ...
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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
A rare letter from George Washington expressing his faith in the American Revolution—even after a major strategic setback in 1777—went up for sale this Presidents’ Day. It’s estimated to fetch some ...
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Top 10 NHL prospects thriving in the WHL in 2024-25
The past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the top NHL prospects in their respective leagues. From the college ranks of the NCAA, the pro level in the KHL or the major junior powerhouse that is ...
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 ...
Md. funeral director convicted after killing pallbearer at cemetery
Wilson Wesley Chavis said he acted in self-defense after being attacked during the burial of 10-year-old Arianna Davis. The ...
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Presidents Day is Monday. Here's where you can take in presidential history in Michigan
Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The name Presidents Day became the unofficial name with the changing the date of the holiday, according to the National Archives. With the holiday moved to the ...
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Artificial Intelligence Is Bringing Nuclear Power Back From The dead — maybe even in California
By Alex Shultz, If you’ve used ChatGPT to write a breakup text or figure out how to not burn the Christmas roast, you ...
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The Best Winter Hats of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
The best winter hats are crucial for cold environments and act as a four-season emergency layer. Variable conditions and the winter months mean it’s more important than ever to retain body heat to ...
The civil service was once politicized. Then a president was assassinated.
Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a professional, merit-based civil service since shortly after the Civil War.
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Man with Alzheimer's goes missing in Maryland
Police say it is possible Wilson may have left the Waldorf area by unknown means, and may now be in the Fort Washington area. His family is worried about his wellbeing due to frigid weather ...
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Eagles players, coaches (and Pete Davidson) celebrate NFC championship win over Commanders (VIDEO)
The Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans after a 55-23 victory over the Washington ... George Halas Trophy, awarded to the NFC champion, players celebrated by donning championship ...