On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke early. Assisted by his enslaved valets – William “Billy” Lee and the young Christopher Sheels – he powdered his hair, put on his favorite black ...
For many Americans, Presidents Day is a welcome respite from work or school, an opportunity for a winter getaway, or simply a chance to take advantage of holiday sales. But this is a day with much ...
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - First on the list is the “Father of Our Country” George Washington. Prior to becoming the first President Washington was a surveyor of the Shenandoah lands in the ...
As a youngster, classmates learned about President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 and President George Washington on Feb. 22. In 1971, Congress set Presidents Day as the third Monday in February as a ...
President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message. Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke ...