February 10, 2021 Presidents Day: Newly discovered Washington, Lincoln letters delve into pardon power, clemency Just in time for Presidents Day, letters from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln showcasing power during wartime with acts of mercy and clemency are up for sale.
February 13, 2020 5 weird facts about the White House The White House, or the People's House, has been a part of American history since George Washington, though he is the only commander in chief who never actually lived there.
February 10, 2020 What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2020? Every year, the nation celebrates Presidents' Day during the third Monday in February. It's meant to commemorate the birthday for the nation's first president, George Washington. This year's celebration will fall on Monday, Feb. 17 and will include a hodgepodge of openings or closings at major locations.
February 10, 2020 Who was the first to live in the White House? As the country commemorates Presidents Day, it’s time to reflect on the most famous address in the world: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.
February 10, 2020 From Washington to Trump, most presidents have been Christian Although the Constitution clearly prohibits any religious requirement for public office, almost every single president has been a believer.
February 5, 2020 Five cities or villages outside United States named after an American president It seems the United States is not the only country to have named its capital city after a former American president.
February 4, 2020 George Washington elected 1st president: This Day in History On this day in history, 1789, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States.
February 3, 2020 Four surviving ex-presidents and what they are doing now The four living former U.S. presidents differ politically and in many ways -- including how they spend their time outside 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
February 3, 2020 How Mount Rushmore came to be Did you know Mount Rushmore was built to increase tourism to South Dakota?