There are facts you learn in school, and then there are facts that never make it anywhere near a classroom. From a ...

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George Washington, 'Father of His Country' and America's first president, led the nation through its fragile birth. Today's ...

Even during his lifetime, Washington faced criticism for holding slaves. In 1775, British essayist Samuel Johnson criticized ...

Historians are still learning new information about George Washington's life, but one shred of lore endures: He had a thing ...

The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial stands tall in downtown D.C. on Independence Avenue just across the Tidal Basin.

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...