In 1779, the American artist Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of George Washington, depicting the president after an ...

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.

Some members of the Washington State Legislature want to initiate a process to redesign the state flag, which could see the ...

George Washington is dead. We know this because his remains are entombed at Mount Vernon. He passed on Dec. 14, 1799. It has been over 200 years since his death.

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

Yet Washington was aware that politics is perception — including the perception of his personal finances. As the national ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display ... Though Washington would later sport the black velvet suit that he is best remembered for during his second inauguration, this ...