George Washington – commander of the Continental Army, first President of the United States, face of the dollar bill and the headstrong revolutionary who defeated an empire to build a nation.

Nate Bargatze's skit as George Washington on SNL continues to generate huge interest from fans of comedy and history alike.

Ask someone name five great American leaders from history and George Washington often makes the list. Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Presided over the Constitutional Convention. First ...

The Landsdowne portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired as a gift to the nation through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds ...

At least 17 current or former U.S. presidents have visited Augusta over its long history, beginning with the nation's first ...

As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence this July 4, historians are working to ...

NPR's America in Pursuit series examines a presidential treasure, a pistol that was lost by George Washington and now can be found at the Smithsonian.

ROCHESTER N.Y. (WHEC) — Let’s answer a good question about money. A viewer with a good eye reached out with this message: “I’d like to know why George Washington is facing the opposite direction with ...