Bush — pointing to Washington’s role as commander of the Continental Army and the lead up to his presidency during the ...

He then intoned: “Long live George Washington, president of the United States.” The spectators responded with huzzahs and chants of “God bless our Washington! Long live our beloved president!” They ...

There is, perhaps, no beverage that is more popular in the U.S. than coffee. Even our first president, George Washington loved a nice hot cup of Joe.

One of the earliest federal holidays enacted by Congress, Presidents’ Day honors the birthday and legacy of the first U.S.

The siege was also a critical test for Washington. A surveyor and farmer, Washington had been out of the military for nearly 20 years after commanding troops for the British during the French and ...

Though rarely honored these days exactly on Feb. 22, his actual birth date, “Presidents’ Day” is officially still Washington’s birthday. And that’s entirely right and proper, as our first chief ...

The Congressional delay in certifying George Washington’s election as president only allowed more time for doubts to fester as he considered the herculean task ahead. He savored his wait as a welcome ...

BOSTON — More than a decade before he became the country's first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was his ...