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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
It’s likely the only museum in CT where people often react ‘What the heck?’ Here’s why.
At a historical state house museum there are many things one would expect to see. Restorations of Senate and House chambers?
Happy Birthday Mr. President; General Washington turns 293
Despite rainy weather, more than 100 turn out at a soggy Washington Crossing Historic Park to celebrate Washington's birthday ...
John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics
It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle ...
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats ...
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Don’t Feel Rushed with a Quick Trip From Denver to Rapid City
Discover the beauty of the Black Hills, see historic monuments, and roam with bison herds, with a quick trip from Denver to ...
How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating the first U.S. president on Monday.