You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...
‘Finding George’: Celebrating Washington at his very feet
On the eve of his 293rd birthday, George Washington got his Springfield party Friday afternoon, as members of the Daughters ...
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‘The Essence Of The American Revolution’: Wartime Letter Written By George Washington Goes On Sale For $150,000
"A letter like this with this powerful, evocative statement reflecting on the essence of the American Revolution — they are very, very hard to find." On April 26, 1777, British troops raided the ...
'Father of His Country' comes to Florida: George Washington statue unveiled at Capitol
As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is ...
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The Painful History Of George Washington’s Teeth — And The Gruesome Truth Behind Them
George Washington suffered severe teeth issues his entire life, and by the time he became president in 1789, he had just one ...
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Celebrating President’s day? Here’s 5 interesting facts
Discover the evolution of Presidents Day from a single-president celebration to a national holiday honoring American ...