George Washington served as the first president of the United States from age 57 in 1789 to age 65 in 1797, but before that, he was known for his military leadership during the French and Indian ...

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 ...

Monday, Feb. 17, is Presidents Day, a federal holiday originally established to honor the birthday of George ... s birth date. Congress officially recognized Feb. 22 as Washington’s birthday ...

In 1796, George ... from birth, riches or other sources of distinction, have extraordinary influence & numerous adherents” would subvert the very foundations of the republic, Washington warned.

On the first Monday in March, Pulaski Day festivities at Chicago's Polish Museum of America honored the "Father of American Cavalry," 280 years after his birth Eli Wizevich The American Revolution ...