Politics Jul 06 WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to' By Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Watch 3:51 Why George Washington believed in the strength of differing viewpoints This week, PBS News launched “In Pursuit of Happiness,” a six-episode podcast series hosted by Judy Woodruff, exploring the people, culture and ideas that have shaped America. In this clip from the first episode, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky takes a… By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Frank Carlson
Nation Jun 17 How Americans are marking the country's big 2-5-0 For some, it's a weighty milestone that stirs greater reflection about the ways the nation could learn from its past. By Joshua Barajas
Nation Feb 17 Citing Orwell's '1984,' judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month. 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
Feb 17 How Presidents Day turned from reverence to retail By Ben Finley, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Senate delivers George Washington's Farewell Address By News Desk 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. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 6:32 Lynne Cheney on American presidents of 'The Virginia Dynasty' By Judy Woodruff, Stephanie Kotuby 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… Continue watching
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