Honor our first president—and celebrate Presidents Day—with these famous and inspirational George Washington quotes.

Shown is the footprint of the kitchen area in President George Washington’s house. Archaeologists found proof that Washington kept slaves in the predecessor to the White House.

Prince George’s County police Chief George Nader said his time away from the county, where he spent his first two-plus decades working, will be an asset now that he’s made his return.

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George Was Here: The Site of an Infamous Moment in Washington’s Life Has Been Found Historians and researchers at Fort Ligonier believe they have pinpointed the location of a “friendly fire” incident.

Archaeologists have located the site of a historic friendly-fire incident that nearly cost George Washington his life.

A version of this article appears in print on July 22, 2025, Section B, Page 11 of the New York edition with the headline: Edwin Feulner, ‘Heritage Foundation’s George Washington,’ Dies at 83.

From Pope Leo XIII to George Washington, famous figures throughout history were often high on drugs By Gavin Newsham Published July 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET ...

Distinguished international visitors were welcomed aboard the USS George Washington by one of Montgomery's own recently.

Olivia George covers the impact of the Trump administration and the larger federal government on the D.C. area. Send her secure tips on Signal @OCGeorge.59.