He was the last of three generations spanning nearly the entire history of the United States: When his grandfather was born, ...

The founding father’s statue has stood in Capitol Square downtown since 1857 but hasn’t had a fresh coat of lacquer in 43 ...

It happened gradually." It's the nation's first president, George Washington, who understood the potential significance of the role. He helped establish a balance of being a strong leader while ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - First on the list is the “Father of Our Country” George Washington. Prior to becoming the first President Washington was a surveyor of the Shenandoah lands in ...

A Village of Linden resident points to several presidents who used protective tariffs, including President Biden.

President George Washington came to what is now known as Charleston, SC in May 1971, as part of his tour of the South. Here's ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

The holiday was originally intended to celebrate George Washington, the first president, but it has come to encompass the 45 men who have held the office since. Here's what you need to know about ...

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.

President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message. Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke ...