Driven by duty to present himself to the citizens of the shaky new union, he spent the night in so many inns and private houses that “George Washington ... man's face is on the quarter and ...

The Frenchman had become a major general in the Continental Army at the age of 19, was a close friend of George Washington’s and ... star object,” as the New York Times has called it.

Against heavy odds, Washington ... New Orleans. And the Naval Act of 1794 created the United States Navy. Through actions like these, Washington launched the fledgling nation on a promising course of ...

The University girls’ lacrosse team continued their state title defense on Friday evening, welcoming visiting George ...

George Washington was the first president of the US. He's widely-regarded as the father of the country. Here's a look at the typical schedule he stuck to when he was at his Mount Vernon plantation.

That famous description of George Washington ... waiting to depart, Washington ordered Paine’s essay read to his men. Two days later, their surprise attack on Trenton, New Jersey, revived ...