Presidents Day is also called "Washington’s Birthday" as a celebration of the nation’s first President. But George Washington’s birthday is not on Feb. 19 – it is Feb. 22. Or it might be ...

The American scientist’s life is filled with fascinating details, and it can be argued that he saved the agricultural ...

As Presidents Day approaches, many Americans will take time to celebrate and honor the leadership and wisdom of our Founding Fathers. This includes George Washington, whose birthday is on Feb. 22 ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

George Washington ... His wife, Martha Washington, decided to free their slaves before she died in 1801, the museum noted. As America celebrates its birthday, we take look back at Washington's ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...