Alexis Coe’s biography of Washington — the first by a woman in 40 years — is called “You Never Forget Your First.” But have we?

The film explores the early life of George Washington, detailing his childhood on a Virginia plantation, his family dynamics, and significant events that shaped his future. It highlights his ...

Ms. Coe is the author of “You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington.” I have a confession to make: I’m a presidential historian who dislikes Presidents’ Day. Actually ...