In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...
We forget. Americans long ago were told by their government to celebrate George Washington's birthday last Monday. On the 17th of February.
The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable and filled with work for Washington in ...
Washington’s Birthday has been largely forgotten as a distinct celebration, but its commemoration in Civil War-era Cambridge ...
Why would the founders, so meticulous in their planning, leave the powers of the presidency so remarkably brief and vague in ...
Washington was a man for the ages. Born a Virginia aristocrat, he carefully cultivated his virtues — self-control, moderation ...
This year, Presidents Day 2025 falls on Feb 17. Originally dedicated to George Washington, it now honors Lincoln as well as ...
Museum leaders are working to connect people today to the events of 1776. They’re confident they can, and will.
The holiday, which is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, commemorates the births of two great United States presidents — George Washington (born on Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (born ...