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George Washington (1732-99) led the American army in the Revolutionary War and then served as the first President of the United States (1789-97).

November 25, 2023
25
Nov 2023

1783 NY Evacuation Day Song

“The toast is, “Freedom’s favorite son,
Health, peace, and joy to Washington!”
November 25, 2023
25
Nov 2023

History of New York’s Evacuation Day

A detailed history of New York City’s Evacuation Day, a former holiday that landed on November 25 and was second only to Independence Day in NYC’s patriotic pantheon.
July 5, 2022
5
Jul 2022

The Life Masks of John Henri Isaac Browere

A look at the artist who crafted life masks of eminent Americans from the early Republic.
April 29, 2022
29
Apr 2022

Biden, Lincoln, and Counting Back From the President’s Birth

President Biden was born closer to Lincoln’s assassination than to his own inauguration. This inspired a study…
February 22, 2022
22
Feb 2022

Masonic Portrait of George Washington

A less famous portrait of President Washington.
June 28, 2021
28
Jun 2021

An 1882 Children’s Independence Day Poem

“For strong and deep / Is the might sweep / Of their love for Freedom’s cause.”
June 27, 2021
27
Jun 2021

Justin & Justina 〜 4th of July Grill Sacrifices to the Spirits of the Founders

〜A guide on how to appease the Founding Fathers this Fourth of July〜
February 22, 2021
22
Feb 2021

A Children’s Poem on George Washington

〜A 1914 poem for children on following the example of George Washington〜
February 18, 2021
18
Feb 2021

“Washington’s Birthday” Poem by Sangster

“And this is Washington’s glory, / A steadfast soul and true, / Who stood for his country’s honor / When his country’s days were few.”
November 25, 2020
25
Nov 2020

Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

〜Examining the story and text of George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation〜
June 14, 2020
14
Jun 2020

Some U.S. President Birthday Facts

〜A big league look at president birthday facts〜