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… reputation was measured solely by wins and losses, George Washington would never be mentioned in the same breath as … the early American historian, Gordon Wood, has observed, Washington’s status in the 1788 campaign resulted from his … The “General” Election: George Washington (1788) …
The “General” Election is a four-part blog series examining how career generals won the presidency and governed
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.
Oral History Interviews
| Edward M. Kennedy Project… George … Washington, D.C. … Heininger This is an interview with Congressman George Miller on October 13, 2009, in Washington. I know your time is limited, so I’m going to skip … George Miller Oral History …
Oral History Interviews
| Edward M. Kennedy Project… George … George Lodge begins by discussing his friendship with Robert … was affronted. Anyway, I went to serve the public in Washington as a speechwriter for Mitchell. I wasn’t there … to the other, and he said, Well, who are you? I said, I’m George Lodge. He said, Well, what do you want? I said, I’m …
Public Events
… George Packer covers Iraq for The New Yorker. He will return … War After the War: What Washington Doesn't See in Iraq …
Public Events
… religious honor student as he escaped from a blighted Washington, DC neighborhood to find a home at Brown … University. In 2003 he published The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House and the Education of Paul … Faith, Certainty, and the Presidency of George W. Bush …
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 …
Oral History Interviews
| Bill Clinton Project… George … George Mitchell discusses White House relations with the … Riley This is the George Mitchell interview as a part of the Clinton … you’re trying to help introduce this new President into Washington? Do you have any specific recollections about how … George Mitchell Oral History …
Oral History Interviews
| Edward M. Kennedy Project… George … Thomas Eagleton and Sargent Shriver, and the effect of the George Wallace shooting on the campaign’s outcome. Senator … easy to retain—to run for the Senate, and I lost. He said, George, I’m sorry. He called me on the Thursday after the … much about that part of his record because I wasn’t in Washington when he was in the House. But I think Ted is …
Oral History Interviews
| Edward M. Kennedy Project… George … now as the political stuff, also some legislative work in Washington, but I can’t recall any contact with Senator … list of favorable signs, and he concluded by saying, Even George Mitchell is only 24 points behind. And of course … George Mitchell Oral History …
Oral History Interviews
| Ronald Reagan Project… George … George Shultz evaluates the history of his relationship with … speaking at it, and somebody handed me a note that said, George Clark from the White House wants to speak to you. I … he said, That was my reporter, the Economist reporter in Washington, breathlessly telling me that you had been named …
Oral History Interviews
| George W. Bush Project… George … Riley This is the General George Casey interview, as a part of the George W. Bush Oral … who’s dealing with the Pentagon and is dealing with Washington through the course of your career before this … George Casey Oral History …
Presidential Speeches
… Presidential Proclamation commemorating the centennial of George Washington’s inauguration. … devotion had led the colonies to victory and independence, George Washington took the oath of office as Chief Magistrate of the … April 4, 1889: Commemoration of the Centennial of Washington’s Inauguration …
Presidential Speeches
… regarding the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. … celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Wherever there are those who love ordered … February 22, 1927: Address Regarding Washington’s Birthday …
Presidential Speeches
… Massachusetts commemorating the 150th Anniversary of George Washington taking command of the Continental Army. … character, by universal consent they turn to the name of George Washington. No occasion could be conceived more worthy, more … July 3, 1925: Centennial of Washington’s Command of the Continental Army …
Miller Center Scholars
… Lindsay M. Chervinsky is the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library. Her expertise is on the … received her BA in history and political science from the George Washington University and completed her masters and … Executive director, George Washington Presidential Library Former senior …
Public Events
… Jeff Engel, When the World Seemed New: George H.W. Bush and the End of the Cold War . Downloads: … University Melani McAlister , International Affairs, George Washington University If you would like to attend this … Manuscript Review - When the World Seemed New: George H.W. Bush and the End of the Cold War …
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 …