Search
Filter by format - (number of results)
Presidential Biographies
… Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on George Washington, the first US president (1789-1797), the father of … George Washington … George Washington …
Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on George Washington, the first US president (1789-1797), the father of our country, and commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Presidential Biographies
… A list of notable moments in George Washington’s presidency … George Washington - Key Events …
A list of notable moments in George Washington’s presidency
Presidential Biographies
… First Lady Martha Washington Vice President John Adams (1789-1797) Secretary of … George Washington - Administration …
Presidential Biographies
… was chaotic. Around thirty people lived in the building: George and Martha; their grandchildren, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis and George Washington “Wash” Parke Custis; Tobias Lear, who served as Washington’s unofficial chief of staff; Washington’s private …
Presidential Biographies
… George Washington was born to Mary Ball and Augustine … history. A series of personal losses changed the course of George’s life. His father, Augustine, died when he was eleven … George Washington: Life in Brief …
Presidential Biographies
… votes were cast for president; they were unanimous for George Washington. The vice-presidential vote split between John … George Washington: Campaigns and Elections …
Presidential Biographies
… From the moment Washington announced his retirement, the American people have … of his legacy. Indeed, generations of Americans have used Washington’s uniquely popular memory for their own political … George Washington: Impact and Legacy …
Presidential Biographies
… On April 30, 1789, Washington took the oath of office in New York City, the … the people and the government. While we might not think of Washington’s administration as particularly diverse, his … George Washington: Domestic Affairs …
Presidential Biographies
… Washington’s foreign policy focused on protecting the … new nation and avoiding expensive and deadly wars. During Washington’s first term, European powers sought every … George Washington: Foreign Affairs …
Presidential Biographies
… On February 22, 1732, Mary Ball Washington gave birth to the first of her six children, a boy named George. George’s father, Augustine, had been married once before and … George Washington: Life Before the Presidency …
Presidential Biographies
… On March 15, 1797, Washington returned to Mount Vernon, eager to expand his … Mount Vernon became a popular pastime. In 1798 alone, the Washingtons hosted as many as 677 guests. The guests were … provision of the will immediately freed William Lee, Washington’s enslaved valet from the war, and arranged to …
Presidential Biographies
… Lawrence Washington was ill. Leaving his family behind—a wife and … Lawrence did not have to travel alone. His half-brother George, then only 19 years old, accompanied him. … Lawrence Washington , oil painting by unknown artist, c.1743. Mount … season, he would try the air of Barbados, or perish. Young George Washington, wax model, 2006. Mount Vernon Ladies' …
Lawrence Washington was ill. Leaving his family behind—a wife and infant daughter—and willing to risk weeks on the open sea during hurricane season—he would try the air of Barbados, or perish. Thankfully, Lawrence did not have to travel alone. His half-brother George, then only 19 years old, accompanied him.
Presidential Biographies
… President of the United States, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was well known to many Americans. Throughout the … demanded of the President's wife. Indeed, when George Washington became President, Martha was particularly … niece that "dependance" was a "wretched state." President Washington's letters to his "amiable consort" contained …
Presidential Biographies
… Daniel Parke Custis. Image: New York Public Library When George Washington began his courtship of the recently widowed Martha … words proved prophetic. The Dunbar case lasted 50 years. George Washington paid lawyers to tend to the lawsuit into … How a decades-long scandalous court case threatened George Washington's estate …
Presidential Biographies
… George H. W. Bush was known throughout his career as a decent … that tradition as President. He often went running in Washington, D.C., and played golf and tennis in Maine. He … nation and the press corps. The Bushes have five children: George Walker, John Ellis "Jeb", Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy …
Presidential Biographies
… When George H. W. Bush left the presidency, he and his wife … his legacy through his presidential library. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum was dedicated in … Bush died in Houston, Texas, and was then transported to Washington, DC, where he lay in state at the US Capitol for …
Presidential Biographies
… George Clinton was born in 1739 in Ulster County, New York, … defend New York from the British and became friends with George Washington during the war years. In 1777, he was … George Clinton (1805-1809) …
Presidential Biographies
… George Herbert Walker Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, … Bush, moved the family to Greenwich, Connecticut, when George was a young boy. His family was wealthy but his … of as ambassador. China offered the Bushes a respite from Washington, but they stayed only two years. They returned to …
Presidential Biographies
… During the American Revolution, Martha Washington embraced new roles and thrived under pressure. … Charles Willson Peale, George Washington, Brooklyn Museum On June 15, 1775, the … him. The National Portrait Gallery's painting of Martha Washington by an unidentified artist At that first …
During the American Revolution, Martha Washington embraced new roles and thrived under pressure.
Presidential Biographies
… and strengthening their relations. At a summit in Washington, D.C., in June 1990, the two men signed a broad … George H. W. Bush: Foreign Affairs …