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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...

What Is Presidents Day?

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

Did George Washington Want Citizens Armed Against the Government?

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

George Washington’s Vision

Did George Washington tell of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of America to...

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...

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...