Know who George Washington was, America's first president from 1789-1797. Read about his humble early life, leadership in the Revolution, presidency highlights, and surprising facts.

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George Washington took the Oath of Office at Wall and Broad streets, at the site of Federal Hall. After the Declaration of Independence was read in NYC for the first time, the crowd tore down a statue ...

When the U.S. changed from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, his birth date became 1732. This year, the 250th anniversary ...

The second one is the wooden teeth myth. It was rumored that Washington had wooden dentures and scholars, well into the 20th century, were quoted as saying his false teeth were made from wood. Not ...

By the President of the United States of America A Today, our Nation honors President George Washington, our foremost American hero, the face Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they ...

As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, ...

Feb. 4 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States ...

Diplomacy: Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island traveled to Kyiv on Monday to ...

The Interior Department removed placards and videos about Washington’s involvement with slavery. A new court ruling blocks further changes, for now. By Mattathias Schwartz Reporting on the federal ...

New evidence helps resolve enduring mysteries about a 1758 incident that nearly cost the future president his life—and shaped his views on the battles yet to come As a 26-year-old colonel, Washington ...