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 that critics said were racist, either at the time or in later generations.
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San Francisco to Paint Over Historic George Washington Mural
The mural contains images of white pioneers standing over the body of a Native American and slaves working at Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.
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 Robert E. Lee was misrepresented as a decision that George Washington might "offend" parishioners.
Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
We cannot tell a lie: George Washington's false teeth weren't made out of wood, though the materials actually used weren't all that appealing, either.
What Is Presidents Day?
What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
Did George Washington Want Citizens Armed Against the Government?
Founding Father George Washington supposedly said that a free people need "sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence" from their own government.
George Washington’s Vision
Did George Washington tell of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of America to him at Valley Forge?
Did Abraham Lincoln Warn of the Tyranny of Capitalism?
This quote is periodically dusted off and attributed to President Abraham Lincoln.
Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation?
George Washington was the first United States president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation.
Attempted Tomato Assassination of George Washington
The tale of a cook who attempted to poison George Washington by feeding him tomatoes comes from a mystery magazine, not history.
George Washington on Jews
Did George Washington say Jews were a dangerous scourge who should be hunted down as pests?
George Washington on Jews
Did George Washington say Jews were a dangerous scourge who should be hunted down as pests?
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Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
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