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1 week ago

50 Extremely Rare And Amazing Historical Pictures That Will Completely And Totally Change Your Perspective On The World

The Statue of Liberty was displayed at the 1878 Paris World's Fair before arriving in New York.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Schwarzenegger Knows About George Washington

In retirement, General Washington is even greater than he was during the Revolution. His decision to relinquish command in 1783 shocked the world.
History
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

July 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.
Brooklyn
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Nation the Army Built

The foundation of American national identity began in 1775 under General Washington, aiming to unify distinct colonies into a cohesive entity.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Traitor or hero? Statue of George Washington stirs mixed reaction in London.

Is that ... George Washington? wondered one commuter or tourist after another as the flatbed truck beeped into position.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump's Un-American Parade

According to reports, parachuters will land on the Ellipse, where Trump instructed rioters on January 6 to 'fight like hell,' and submit to him a folded American flag.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Presidential term limits prevent the consolidation of power in the executive branch.
fromAxios
5 months ago

Presidents Day: How Washington's birthday became a business bonanza

Presidents Day, celebrated every third Monday in February, evolved from a day honoring George Washington into a retail holiday brimming with sales and promotions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Rare George Washington letter from key point in revolutionary war goes on sale

What Washington's saying is that Danbury revealed one of the assets against the British, the everyday citizen, these citizen militias and self-armed farmers.
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#farewell-address
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fromFast Company
6 months ago

Joe Biden's farewell speech: How and when to watch the president's final address to the nation

Biden's farewell address highlights the importance of presidential transitions, continuing the legacy of Washington's emphasis on peaceful power transfer.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
6 months ago
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George Washington's Farewell Address

Washington's Farewell Address warns against partisanship, disunity, and foreign entanglements, emphasizing the importance of national unity and integrity.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Joe Biden's farewell speech: How and when to watch the president's final address to the nation

Biden's farewell address highlights the importance of presidential transitions, continuing the legacy of Washington's emphasis on peaceful power transfer.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Nate Bargatze Wants Your Family to Stop Fighting for an Hour. Maybe Two.

Nate Bargatze's rise as a stand-up star is linked humorously to his portrayal of George Washington, enhancing his comedic appeal.
His relatable style unites audiences in a polarized comedy landscape.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Today in History: December 14, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semiautomatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School, then took his own life as police arrived.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

The Typical American Can't Answer These Simple Revolutionary War Questions

The Revolutionary War was a critical moment in American history characterized by a fight for independence and foundational events like the Boston Tea Party.
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fromtime.com
8 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Sylvester Stallone Hails Mythical' Trump as Second George Washington' at Mar-a-Lago Gala

Stallone likens Trump to George Washington and Rocky Balboa, praising his legendary status and ability to effect change.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now?

The Founding Fathers initially envisioned the presidency as a limited role, contrasting sharply with its current perception as the most powerful office in the world.
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