George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

Yet Washington was aware that politics is perception — including the perception of his personal finances. As the national ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, spend 2025 visiting these 12 Revolutionary War sites in New ...

A great and confident nation that judges solely by merit welcomes immigrants with open arms. A weak, craven and cosseted ...

There’s a historic myth that George Washington rejected an offer to serve as king instead of president for leading the foundling nation to military victory in the Revolutionary War. Historians trace ...

There’s a historic myth that George Washington rejected an offer to serve as king instead of president for leading the ...

“General George Washington requested that chaplains be added to the Army to meet Soldier’s religious and spiritual needs and to support good morals and morale. The Continental Congress ...

When George Washington was offered command of the Continental Army by Congress in 1775, he accepted the role, but not the salary. He reasoned that his leadership had to be seen as an act of ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...