New evidence helps resolve enduring mysteries about a 1758 incident that nearly cost the future president his life—and shaped his views on the battles yet to come As a 26-year-old colonel, Washington ...

Racond, a historian of all things Washington, called the speech the soon-to-be president's "most important" action in ...

Federal Hall, at Wall and Broad streets, stands at the site where George Washington took the Oath of Office on April 30, 1789, to become the first U.S. president. Presidential, Congressional and Court ...

A journey around Lower Manhattan highlights the roots of Revolution in the nation's first capital, now New York's largest city.

Pierre L'Enfant was a lowly French engineer when he met George Washington at Valley Forge. Washington recruited him to make the design for the nation's new capital city. L'Enfant made the plans, but ...

The Washington Capitals (27-22-7) finally returned home on Saturday after a lengthy road trip. While they trailed 3-0, they ...

As Nic Dowd buried the shootout winner for the Washington Capitals in what was dubbed their most important game of the year against the Detroit Red Wings, Charlie Lindgren, in pain, made it to the ...

Deep in the heart of the Black Hills in western South Dakota lies what some call the Shrine of Democracy — Mount Rushmore. It ...

As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, ...

A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime.

Many residents, especially elderly neighbors, have been asking for assistance. Here's a look at where roads stand.