It was not even the first national Thanksgiving – which was held on Dec. 18, 1777, at then-General Washington’s behest. Nor ...

Colonial Americans, including George Washington, celebrated countless "thanksgivings" throughout their lives – just not in ...

Ken Burns' new six-episode docuseries 'The American Revolution' looks at the attitude George Washington had toward allowing ...

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The Presidents Day holiday was observed this week for the three-day weekend, but the actual birthday of George Washington, namesake of The Evergreen State, is Feb. 22. It has become something of a ...

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. On July 4, Arnold ...

An old prophecy from George Washington's era has resurfaced, hinting at a trial for America that could be coming soon ...

Former President Donald Trump delivered another litany of false claims during two speeches on Saturday. And he expressed an opinion on American history that is clearly contradicted by the facts.

The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating President's Day with a weekend full of events paying tribute to the nation's first president, George Washington. From Saturday, Feb. 15, through ...

The president has said the name “just sounded better” than Defense Department, a name that has been in use since 1949. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg As a young officer in the French and Indian War, Washington ...

Political commentators and liberal media hosts are hailing President Biden for choosing to withdraw from the presidential campaign, with multiple broadcasters comparing him to George Washington. Biden ...