Americans disputed the issue within decades of the Revolution itself.

In 1776, as George Washington was leading the Continental Army through some of the earliest battles of the American Revolution, disease posed a greater threat to his forces than British troops.

If George Washington’s audacity on January 3, 1777, had not reversed the patriots’ retreat and routed the advancing British, the American Revolution might have been extinguished. Yet such is ...

Redington, a member of George Washington's elite Commander-in-Chief's Guard during ... The plaque is just one of five in the ...

George Washington, the first President of the United States, is a key figure in American history. Known for his leadership ...

Approximately 227 years ago, in 1797, George Washington became the first U.S. president to voluntarily cede the presidency to ...

That famous description of George ... Press But Washington had also experienced other aspects of war—the meddling of politicians and the disdain of the British for the American officers.

Long believed lost, a historical letter written by George Washington during the throes of the American Revolutionary War has come up for sale in Pennsylvania. The letter was addressed to ...

A descendant of John Ball, the medieval English preacher who led the first popular rebellion in England, George ... secured American independence. Though eager to retire at war's end, Washington ...

Take that famous story and painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on Christmas ... While some events ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A local group dedicated to historical education held a celebration Wednesday, commemorating one of the many local men who served during the American Revolutionary War.

Aaron Burr, who served briefly on his staff during the Revolution, considered George Washington a second-rate general. Alexander Hamilton, on the other hand, admired him and stood by his side as ...