Nation Feb 17 Citing Orwell's '1984,' judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Politics Feb 16 How George Washington rose to prominence and became the stuff of myth No, he didn't have wooden teeth. By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Nation Feb 17 How Presidents Day turned from reverence to retail The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable and filled with work for Washington in the 1700s to the bonanza of consumerism it has become today. For some historians, the holiday has lost all discernible meaning. By Ben Finley, Associated Press
Politics Feb 22 WATCH: Senate delivers George Washington's Farewell Address The Senate tradition began back in the 19th century and occurs on Washington's Feb. 22 birthday. Washington served as the nation's first president from 1789 to 1797. He died in 1799 of a throat infection. By News Desk
Arts Oct 20 Watch 6:32 Lynne Cheney on American presidents of 'The Virginia Dynasty' Four of America’s first five presidents were born and raised within a 60-mile radius in the state of Virginia. Those men -- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe -- and their sometimes complicated relationships are the focus… By Judy Woodruff, Stephanie Kotuby
Dec 25 George Washington carried this brandy-based drink in his canteen By Jenny Marder, Erica R. Hendry This spiced cocktail -- a special drink that was a favorite of the first president -- takes time to make. Continue reading
Aug 17 In 3 tweets, Trump defends 'beautiful' Confederate monuments By Joshua Barajas In a new round of tweets Thursday, President Donald Trump questioned the removal of "our beautiful statues and monuments."… Continue reading
Aug 16 Historians say Trump went afoul in lumping Robert E. Lee with founding fathers By Associated Press Is it really so far-fetched to put Robert E. Lee in the same category as George Washington, as President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday? Many historians say yes. Continue reading
Jul 25 Column: How I use George Washington to make kids care about 'fake news' By David Cutler History and journalism teacher David Cutler explains how he helps students discern fact from deception with a lesson from the Revolutionary War. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 3:56 At George Washington's house, remembering the enslaved people who built America By PBS News Hour A tour guide at George Washington's Mt. Vernon, who is also a distant relation of a person who was enslaved at the Virginia estate, offers his perspective about American history, slavery and the founding fathers. This story was produced by… Continue watching