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Did George Washington Actually Chop Down a Cherry Tree?

A tale about honesty might have actually been very dishonest.

A History of Racism Is Woven into the US Presidency

Throughout American history, presidents have uttered comments, issued decisions and made public and private moves...

San Francisco to Paint Over Historic George Washington Mural

The mural contains images of white pioneers standing over the body of a Native American...

Is a Virginia Church Ripping Out an ‘Offensive’ George Washington Plaque?

An Alexandria church's decision to relocate two plaques due to ongoing controversy over memorials to...

Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?

We cannot tell a lie: George Washington's false teeth weren't made out of wood, though...

Did George Washington Want Citizens Armed Against the Government?

Founding Father George Washington supposedly said that a free people need "sufficient arms and ammunition...

Attempted Tomato Assassination of George Washington

The tale of a cook who attempted to poison George Washington by feeding him tomatoes...

Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation?

George Washington was the first United States president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation.

George Washington on Jews

Did George Washington say Jews were a dangerous scourge who should be hunted down as...

George Washington on Jews

Did George Washington say Jews were a dangerous scourge who should be hunted down as...

NAACP Covers George Washington Statue at MLK Day Event?

A photograph of the event shows a wooden box in front of a statue of...

What Is Presidents Day?

What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a...