George Washington statue unveiled at Capitol

'Father of His Country' comes to Florida: George Washington statue unveiled at Capitol
As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is commissioning another Washington statue to be placed in Washington County.
‘He could have been the king’: Gov. DeSantis praises George Washington’s restraint while unveiling statue
While others are tearing statues down, we are putting statues up to honor the heroes of our republic and our great history.'
DeSantis unveils George Washington statue at Florida Capitol
The statue was unveiled Thursday to spark "early interest" in the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
Florida unveils George Washington statue as part of 250th anniversary celebrations
With Florida preparing next year to mark the semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday helped unveil a bronze statue of George Washington in the state Capitol.
DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling
Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized George Washington’s virtue in choosing the success of the country over his desire for power during Thursday’s unveiling of a statue to honor the founding father at the Capitol in Tallahassee.
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‘The Essence Of The American Revolution’: Wartime Letter Written By George Washington Goes On Sale For $150,000
"A letter like this with this powerful, evocative statement reflecting on the essence of the American Revolution — they are ...
How George Washington's Silence Shaped America's Most Powerful Office
Why would the founders, so meticulous in their planning, leave the powers of the presidency so remarkably brief and vague in ...
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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.
George Washington was commanding the Continental Army and staying in Morristown when he wrote an optimistic letter on the ...
Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag
Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the ...
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George Washington's personal library took a winding path before landing in Boston
In 1848, the Boston Athenaeum acquired more than 300 volumes from the famed Virginian's collection of books. They nearly ...
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'They would've been royalty': George Washington's ties to rural Missouri town
A rural metro community is celebrating on President's Day its connection to the nation's first president, George Washington.
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Marin Voice: Celebrating George Washington’s character on Presidents Day
As we celebrate the 293rd birthday of the father of our country, I would like to note that George Washington’s strength of character is still portrayed as the standard for the office of the ...
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Bonnies can’t produce much inside in 62-52 loss to George Washington
St. Bonaventure drops a 62-52 loss to George Washington in an Atlantic 10 game Sunday at the Reilly Center in Allegany.
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You Can Still Visit One Of George Washington's Favorite Restaurants
If you're a history buff (or a die-hard foodie) who wants to eat in the same establishment George Washington once frequented, ...