Washington, however, was a strong believer in its effectiveness; he even persuaded his wife, Martha, to undergo the procedure in May 1776. That month, however, the general forbade any of his ...

Amanda C. Isaac, associate curator at George Washington's Mount Vernon, reveals an overlooked side of our nation's precedent-setting first, first lady.

George Washington died in 1799 and Martha died on May 22, 1802. “After he died, she really didn’t want to go on,” Wiseman said. “They were really partners.” ...

On Oct. 15, 1785, George Washington’s favorite nephew married Martha Washington’s favorite niece. George Augustine Washington was the son of George Washington’s youngest Brother Charles, the ...

National Portrait Gallery, Martha Washington National Museum of American History. Object Details. sova.nmah.ac.0618.s02_ref656 ... Scurlock, Addison N., 1883-1964 Scurlock, Robert S. (Saunders), ...

Washington Elementary and High School alumni will unveil a portrait of their beloved principal J. Wilbur Walker at a public ceremony in Greenville, SC, honoring his legacy and the school’s ...

The new official portrait of President Donald Trump hangs in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ...

Migrants on Martha’s Vineyard were shackled and boarded onto Coast Guard boats after an ICE raid. The fallout has been painful for businesses and residents.

President Donald Trump said he was sacking the longtime director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, Kim Sajet, on Friday, ending the 12-year tenure of the first woman to serve as ...

While two-time Tony winner Denzel Washington was not nominated for his most recent Broadway role in Othello, the revered stage and screen actor has now been immortalized at iconic New York City ...

In the latest presidential portrait revealed Monday by the White House, President Donald Trump is wearing a blue suit and a red tie against a black backdrop. He stares at the camera with a serious ...

Defying Trump, National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet is still at work. The president said he had fired the museum leader — setting up a standoff between the White House and the Smithsonian.