George Washington served as the first president of the United States from age 57 in 1789 to age 65 in 1797, but before that, he was known for his military leadership during the French and Indian ...

Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

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.

The marker read: “Washington first took command of the American army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass, July 3, 1775. This tree was reared and given by Maryland DAR. Marked by the ...

George, Washington only U.S. city with president’s full name, hosts annual events for July 4, President’s Day & giant, record-setting pie.

Though rarely honored these days exactly on Feb. 22, his actual birth date, “Presidents Day” is actually still Washington’s Birthday officially.

Thus George Washington, at age 16, confided ... He was unanimously elected President in 1789 and headed for New York City, ... its birth perilous, its destiny decidedly not manifest, a tiny ...

George Washington statue staying outside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office 02:40. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office recently said it was going to remove a statue of ...

The City Hall’s George Washington statue is not in the report. Those recommendations have sat untouched under Johnson, but he has sought to make his own mark on reinventing Chicago’s ...

George Washington's birth anniversary is an important day in American history, honoring the man who played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation. FPJ Web Desk Updated: Tuesday, February 21 ...