George Washington’s childhood is a rather elusive historical research topic. It is not that there is a lack of stories, tales, and legends published about Washington’s early years, but the task of separating authentic information from widespread mythology has compelled judicious historians to exercise tremendous skepticism when offered an assertion about his youngest days. Much […] The post Unraveling the Mystery of George Washington’s Earliest Teacher appeared first on Journal of the...| Journal of the American Revolution
Picture it: George Washington leads his army of 11,000 men – a third of which he estimated did not even have shoes – into Valley Forge just before Christmas 1777. There, just days before Christmas on the 19th of December, the Continental Army and George Washington himself would find a…| My Merry Christmas
By Nancy Spannaus June 29, 2025—For almost 50 years, French General Gilbert Lafayette played a critical role in both winning the American Revolution, and seeking to preserve our republic. In celebration of his 1824-1825 tour of all 24 states, the American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) is now working to bring […] The post Lafayette’s Essential Role in Shaping Our Republic appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
On January 17, 1777, Major General William Heath, under orders from General George Washington, took approximately 5,000 militia troops of the Hudson Valley army south to the Spuyten Duyvil at Kingsbridge, about a 15-mile trek. Washington had marched his main army into New Jersey to counter British General Howe’s threatened attack on Fort Washington and ...| Revolutionary War Journal
There is a significant amount of French and Indian War history in southwestern PA, and one of the best spots to visit to visit to learn about this history is ... Read more The post Visiting Fort Ligonier to Learn About the French and Indian War appeared first on Uncovering PA.| Uncovering PA
Thomas A. Tweed— Did George Washington kneel in prayer at Valley Forge, as this image suggests? Before and after this 1866 engraving was printed in New York, some pious Americans... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Actually, we do have a king. The King of Kings permeates the birth of America. His influence on the creation of the American Republic is key.| Mario Murillo Ministries
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, August 3, our summer lecture series continues with Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon’s book talk about her recent … More| U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Tour Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington. Learn all about the estate and the museums.| www.amyscreativepursuits.com
The life of Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis Lewis was one of privilege and loss. After the premature death of her father, John “Jacky” Parke Custis, in 1781, Nelly and her younger brother, George Washington “Wash” Custis, were sent to Mount Vernon to live with their paternal grandmother, Martha, and her husband George Washington. Under the […]| Journal of the American Revolution
Today in 1781 marked the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary War. General George Washington of the Continental Army and Comte de Rochambeau of the French Army met at the elegant home o…| Today in Connecticut History
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re focusing on key events in the history of independence. Today’s post looks at the early months of the Second Continental …| Pieces of History
‘When I was a winner at the beginning, you know, then that was a big win. They didn’t come with me when I was winning,’ says President Trump| The Spectator World
On February 17, 2025, we’ll be celebrating “Washington’s Birthday,” which is the official title of the federally recognized holiday. Visit the National Archives website to learn more about our records related to George Washington—and other U.S. Presidents. This post was originally published in 2015. George Washington led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, presided … Continue reading Washington’s Birthday: the Federal Holiday| Pieces of History
Alfred Emanuel Smith was an American politician who served four terms as Governor of New York and was the Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 1928. The following unknowingly prophetic speech [*defined by borders] was delivered to The American Liberty League Dinner in Washington, D. C on January 25th, 1936. A short biography of the man is attached at the end of this article. Interspersed with Smith’s speech are my comments on the relevancy of the matter both historically and in t...| Abbeville Institute
(Written in 1775 by Phillis Wheatley, who mailed her poem to General Washington.) Celestial choir! enthron’d in realms of light,Columbia’s scenes of glorious toils I write.While freedom’s cause her anxious breast alarms,She flashes dreadful... The post General Washington Poem by Phillis Wheatley appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
A Critique of Thomas Fleming’s The Great Divide: The Conflict between Washington and Jefferson that Defined a Nation| Abbeville Institute
The Trust Deficit, EU Regulations, Medicare Advantage scams, Munger soldiered on, The cult of Silicon Valley, Self-esteem and outer scorecards, MMT’s founder is worried about deficits| The Rational Walk
There is an old saying that rejects not only the concept of the “randomness” of history but of mankind’s involvement in that history. It identifies situations addressing external forces acting on human beings and in so doing influencing history itself. This maxim states that, “Man proposes but God disposes.” For there is overwhelming evidence of the existence of something other than the activities of men or the workings of random happenstance that validate this belief even by those ...| Abbeville Institute
The United States Constitution of 1787 gave many Americans pause about the powers that the new federal government could exercise and how the government's leadership would rest with one person, the president. The fact that George Washington would likely serve as the new nation’s first president calmed many Americans’ fears that the new nation was| Ben Franklin's World - A Podcast About Early American History
By Edward and Nancy Spannaus Dec. 27, 2021–On December 23, the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution (MDSSAR) held an event at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, to reenact and…| American System Now