U.S. Foreign Policy Needs Some Washingtonian Realism
As America navigates the tumultuous waters of the 21st century's international landscape, the time has come to revisit the foundational principles of our nation's foreign policy.
George Washington's descendants identified in DNA study of unmarked remains
The method used in the research could help identify the remains of service members lost around the world in past conflicts.
Washington's Birthday Deserves To Be Its Own Holiday
America's excellence, its exceptionalism, used to be embodied in the spirit of George Washington, whose birthday is observed today.
Is there mail on Presidents Day? Post office open hours, delivery today
As a federal holiday, some may wonder what businesses will be open such as the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other delivery services.
George Washington—the mightiest name on Earth?
Why the first president's life story is worth remembering—and revering—as we mark the day of his birth.
Declining U.S. Military Strength Reveals a Deeper Leadership Crisis
The first step to the United States reasserting itself on the world stage is for everyday Americans to reassert themselves in the halls of power.
Democracy Needs Citizens Who Can Think—Not Just Act
Those interested in civic education and civic health need to realize that mere participation does not equate with the health of our republic.
Religious Liberty Stops Violence
Americans, rightly horrified, watch the ongoing violence in Israel while, close to home, a nefarious wave of intolerance spreads.
Donald Trump comparing himself to Abraham Lincoln doesn't go down well
"The implications of the defendant's unbounded immunity theory are startling," federal prosecutors said of arguments put forward by Trump's legal team.
Bill Maher sticks up for slave-owning founding fathers in viral clip
Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher is receiving backlash online for his take on historical slave-owners.
Are banks open on Presidents' Day? Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, more
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve System's holiday schedule and will be closed, but some will keep their doors open.
Is there mail on Presidents Day? USPS, FedEx, UPS Post Office opening hours
The federal holiday is also known as Washington's Birthday and was initially proposed to celebrate the first U.S. president.
Lauren Boebert turns to George Washington to defend Jim Jordan vote
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy batted away suggestions he would drop out of the race for the gavel on Tuesday evening.
This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks for The Principles that Bind Us Together
In the midst of this Thanksgiving season, let's remember the shared history and principles that bind us together.
What the intolerant can learn from George Washington
After winning a war, the nation's first president defended tolerance and freedom of conscience.
Trump suggests he would crush George Washington, Abe Lincoln in election
Trump said that a prominent pollster told him if Washington and Lincoln were resurrected and ran on a combined ticket, he would defeat them "by 40 percent."
Steve Bannon's Contempt Trial To Start: What To Expect From Proceedings
Donald Trump's ex-adviser faces a contempt of Congress charge—the last conviction for which came nearly 50 years ago.
'Extremely Rare' Letters by Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Unearthed
"A rare Davy Crockett letter that perfectly illustrates the honesty and the fire which made him a folk hero," Bonhams noted.
To Renew America, Look to the Past
Who among us today can boast they achieved anything close to what George Washington accomplished in his lifetime?
On Veterans Day, a Story About Our Nation's Most Important Soldier
After the Revolution, the American people, it was assumed, would replace one King George with another. But the Continental Army's commander had other ideas.
Early Usage of 'United States of America' on Revolutionary War Battle Plan
The document, which was created by Continental Army Major Moses Ashley in 1780, had been lost for generations.
History of Vaccine Mandates Explained As Biden Announces New COVID Plans
President Joe Biden's u-turn on vaccine mandates does not mark the first time people in the U.S. has been required to get immunized.
George Washington Ordered the First Mass Vaccination of U.S. Troops
In a 1777 letter George Washington said troops had more to fear from the smallpox virus "than from the Sword of the Enemy."
Lin Wood Insists Trump Still President, Likens Flynn to George Washington
"I would fight on any battlefield at any place under any conditions under the leadership of General Michael Flynn," the pro-Trump attorney stated on Saturday.
'George Washington' Says Capitol Riot Could Have Had 'Piles of Bodies'
Isaac Yoder, who was seen at the Capitol dressed as George Washington, said rioters could have "leveled things" if they wanted to, but didn't.
How Do We Reckon With George Washington?
I am the first African American and the first openly gay head of one of America's oldest schools—the Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, a school the first president knew well. My relationship with his legacy is a complex one.
Historians Correct Nikki Haley After George Washington Tweet
Haley has been talked about as a possible future Republican candidate for the presidential nomination.
What Is Presidents Day? A Brief History and Facts About the Holiday
What began as a celebration of George Washington gradually expanding to honor all presidents.
Why We Celebrate Presidents Day and Other Trivia
The holiday was initially held on on February 22, to honor the birth of George Washington, the nation's first president.
Saving Washington's Birthday
It was only a matter of time before cancel culture scored a hit in its fight to eliminate the Founders from our collective memory.