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The exhibit features artifacts from when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had a presence in the former colony of Virginia, pre-dating the Revolutionary War.
As president, Thomas Jefferson intentionally axed a long American tradition of thanksgiving.
When President John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the moment was rife with bizarre coincidences. Not only had the Founding Father died on the Fourth of July, but he also perished on the same exact day ...
Aside from being the United States' first secretary of state (under George Washington) and our third president, Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for his deep love of food, gardening, and the ...
The occasion coincided with Florida getting ready to celebrate 249 years of America, just ahead of the Fourth of July.
Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.” ...
George Washington, the commander of our victorious revolutionary army and later first president, is known as “the father of ...
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.
For a fascinating historical experience when in Alexandria, Virginia, you can dine at one of George Washington's favorite restaurants, Gadsby's Tavern.
Host Aymann Ismail explores how Muslims shaped the imagination of America’s founding generation. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson owned a copy of the Qur’an? That George Washington owned ...