Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration on March 4, 1801, marked the first time a president was sworn in at the newly established ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

When you think about some of the most important history lessons in the United States, learning about the Founding Fathers is ...

5 Unexpected Facts About George Washington Explore the lesser-known details of the founder’s childhood, home life and career and gain a deeper understanding of his contributions to the United States ...

The nation's very first Inauguration Day had to be postponed as an exceptionally cold and bitter winter delayed the counting ...

George Washington was an early adopter of the home greenhouse. In the mid-1780s he constructed a greenhouse that only had ...

Delve into the history of the United States and you’ll find a plethora of fascinating events and stories, from George Washington crossing the Delaware River to Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves ...

With the latest presidential inauguration set to take place in Washington on Monday, Eyewitness News takes a look at where the first one took place: the heart of New York City, more than two centuries ...

Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear in articles. This year, tidbits about grudge-holding crows, the first-ever first kiss and George Washington’s ...

George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor, sometimes known as the “Peanut Man”. In the early 1900s, he developed hundreds of products using peanuts ...