George Washington is perhaps the most recognizable figure in American history, yet he often feels more like a marble statue or a face on a dollar bill than a flesh-and-blood man. We see his name on ...

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 ...

As commemorations gather pace ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, an award-winning author has shone a spotlight on the pivotal contribution of an ...

President Trump has said he wants to focus federal historical sites on positive aspects of US history. One resident said the dismantling 'doesn't make the history go away." PHILADELPHIA ‒ A National ...

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 ...

On Jan. 17, 2026, Abigail Spanberger became the 75th governor of Virginia. Read her full inauguration speech, as written, below. Mr. Speaker; Madam President Pro Tempore; Madam Lieutenant Governor; Mr ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Abigail Spanberger is Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office. The Democrat was inaugurated around noon Saturday outside the state ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday as Virginia’s first female governor, marking a new chapter as Democrats pull the levers of power in state government while ...

Democrat Abigail Spanberger took multiple swipes at the Trump administration Saturday as she was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor. Spanberger, who handily defeated Republican Lt. Gov.

"Melania" is making its attempt at movie magic. The new documentary, chronicling the first lady's life in the lead-up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration, hit theaters Jan. 30 with much ...

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WVUE) — The Mississippi Songwriters Festival has selected Natchez as the permanent host city for its annual Winter Festival, establishing a new signature music event for the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Abigail Spanberger made history on Saturday, Jan. 17, becoming the first female governor to lead the Commonwealth of Virginia. She was sworn in during a midday inauguration ceremony ...