More than a decade before he became the country's first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was his first ...

Revolutionary battles where General Washington secured his legacy as "First in War." Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and John Adams nominated George Washington to serve as the ...

Before George Washington, eight other 'presidents' led the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation. Here's the forgotten history.

I. The anvil of necessity. Dark dawn of adventure -- A desperate search for advisers -- Traveler's dust -- A Virginian among New Englanders -- The war of positions -- The spreading blaze -- Foreign ...

Soldiers of the American Revolution: African American of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment; New England militiaman; frontier rifleman wearing a Virginia hunting shirt; French officer in a blue coat.

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A wreath-laying ceremony in Springfield was held to honor George Washington's 294th birthday, recognizing his accomplishments as the founding father of the U.S.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993. "Compilation of Works of Art and Other Objects in the United States Capitol," the Architect of the Capitol, 1965. National Park Service, ...