For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

Feb. 22, 1732 George Washington is born in a modest house at ... The original was a heart-shaped piece of purple cloth with silver braid. Only three were awarded in the war. Photograph by ...