That famous description of George Washington by his friend and fellow patriot Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee is probably still the best summation of the man who, over a hard but resolute ...

In a new biography, Washington ... The Congressional delay in certifying George Washington’s election as president only allowed more time for doubts to fester as he considered the herculean ...

George Washington wore many hats. He was a solider, farmer, brewer, entrepreneur, and visionary. He also had a lot of money, and is thought to have been the richest US president, with an estimated ...

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George Washington was the first president of the US. He's widely-regarded as the father of the country. Here's a look at the typical schedule he stuck to when he was at his Mount Vernon plantation.

Thus George Washington, at age 16, confided to his diary. The year was 1748. He was largely self-taught, far from home, trying to learn the surveyor's trade. Eventually the father of his country ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

A historic 200-year-old painting of President George Washington stolen from a storage unit last year was recently recovered, ...