George Washington used the light of this brass candle stand while laboring over his farewell address in 1796. Richard Strauss / NMAH George Washington was a man of many talents. Writing speeches ...

The hit musical Hamilton immortalized the first presidential farewell address in the song ... and how to tune in: Washington’s speech was never delivered in person but instead printed in ...

The 77-year-old senator said he vows to keep his Washington-based houseboat “Almost ... 70s,” he said in a floor speech on Tuesday. Schumer reflected on his negotiations with the West Virginia ...