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 ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

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.

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 ...

Get ready to celebrate and explore the great outdoors this spring! Staff at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (GWBNM) recently announced special activities and demonstrations during ...

What she didn't expect was to give birth just off the George Washington Bridge in New York City for no reason other than her son's precocious punctuality. "I had said to [my doctor] throughout my ...