How "Washington Crossing the Delaware," a painting by Emanuel Leutze, went 19th-century viral and became an emblem of U.S. patriotism.

Washington crossing the Delaware, near Trenton, New Jersey, on Christmas 1776. George Washington, 1732-1799 — first president of the United States. From English and Scottish History, published 1882.

George Washington read his own mail, which was only a handful of letters a day. ... George H.W. Bush’s Christmas card list. The operation, which had around 30,000 recipients at its peak, ...

Every Christmas Day since 1953, history buffs have arrived at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County to reenact one of the most pivotal moments in American history: Gen. George ...

On Christmas night 1776, George Washington kept our Continental Army “spirited and gallant” in its darkest hours, and thereby delivered the “brilliant stroke” and “lucky blow” needed ...

It meant that Washington's mission of securing independence from the British survived another year. John Godzieba, center, portrays Gen. George Washington at the Delaware River crossing ...

At Christmas, many people travel to a certain place to celebrate, like a childhood home or the house of a friend of loved one. But for John B. Kelly, 71, of Drexel Hill, Christmas means traveling ...

We could honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. ... Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day as federal holidays. Washington's Birthday was first observed on Feb. 22, 1880, ...

General George Washington, faced with overwhelming British forces during the Revolutionary War, demonstrated that sometimes retreat is the foundation of ultimate triumph.

Christmas in DC is the best! Here are our favorite Washington DC Christmas events for 2024, including shows, ice skating, tree lighting, and much more!

The 2024 National Christmas Tree is a 35-foot red spruce tree from George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. To gain entry to the lighting ceremony, put your name in when the ...