Presidents have invoked this throughout history -- but normally not against the wishes of local leaders except to enforce ...

The fascinating stories behind some of the most well-known portraits of George Washington, the first president of the United ...

Thousands of African Americans fought for the British—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement.

C-SPAN looks back at pivotal speeches delivered by U.S. presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. Hear them make their case to the American public and international audiences – from ...

During his remarks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds several weeks ago in July, Donald Trump got too carried away by his ...

President Donald Trump has ordered National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, amid protests over his administration’s immigration policies. The move is the latest crackdown on protests ...

WASHINGTON — President Trump boasted Tuesday about his hard line with foreign countries, criminals and rioters while demanding the Nobel Peace Prize during a speech to military leaders. Trump’s ...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a campaign-style speech to the nation’s top military brass, suggesting that the Pentagon use American cities as “training grounds" for its troops in a remarkable ...

In 1796, an exhausted George Washington did a truly remarkable thing — he announced that he would not seek a third term as president, a term he could have easily won. Washington enlisted Alexander ...

A historic home in Fort Washington that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War has hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business ...

BARNESVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — The Barnesville Shamrocks’ regular season game win streak came to an end on Friday after the George Washington Patriots defeated the Rocks 17-14. Barnesville’s regular ...