In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...

George Washington suffered severe teeth issues his entire life, and by the time he became president in 1789, he had just one ...

Today is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday that falls every year on the third Monday of February. Here are four interesting ...

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Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

Discover the evolution of Presidents Day from a single-president celebration to a national holiday honoring American ...

5 Unexpected Facts About George Washington Explore the lesser-known details of the founder’s childhood, home life and career and gain a deeper understanding of his contributions to the United States ...

The origins of Presidents Day lie in salutes to George Washington's Feb. 22 birthday, some highly ceremonial and others strikingly unusual.

Presidents Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.