This Day in History: Marquis de Lafayette, adopted son of George Washington
On this day in 1757, a future Revolutionary War hero is born—in France! Do you know about the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman who...
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- Aug 25
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s mother passes away
On this day in 1789, George Washington’s mother passes away from breast cancer. Did you ever wonder about his mother? Did the two get...
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- Jul 3
- 3 min
This Day in History: The only time George Washington surrendered
On this day in 1754, a young Colonel George Washington surrenders his “Fort Necessity” to the French. It was the only time he ever...
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- May 20
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This Day in History: George Washington tries to retire
On this day in 1792, George Washington writes to James Madison. His first term was coming to a close, and he wanted to retire from public...
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- Apr 1
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This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
During this month in 1789, George Washington receives many letters from civic groups, churches, and elected officials. He was mere days...
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- Mar 21
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This Day in History: President George Washington tours the Southern states
On this day in 1791, George Washington begins a 3-month tour of the Southern states. As the first President, Washington considered it...
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- Mar 15
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This Day in History: George Washington squashes a military coup
On this day in 1783, George Washington brings the so-called Newburgh Conspiracy to an end. The potential military coup had been festering...
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- Feb 22
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This Day in History: George Washington is born in Virginia
On this day in 1732, George Washington is born. “No American is more completely misunderstood than George Washington,” one of his...
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- Feb 4
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s new spy ring
On this day in 1777, George Washington issues orders to Nathaniel Sackett, making him director of a new spy ring in the New York area....
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- Jan 6
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis
On this day in 1759, George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis. They had known each other for less than 10 months, and Martha had...
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- Jan 3
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington wins the Battle of Princeton
On this day in 1777, George Washington wins the Battle of Princeton. It was the Americans’ second stunning victory in only 9 days! As you...
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- Jan 2
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This Day in History: George Washington's Second Battle at Trenton
On this day in 1777, the “second battle of Trenton” occurs. Americans had won an astounding victory only one week earlier. Now, the...
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- Dec 26, 2021
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This Day in History: George Washington’s stunning victory at Trenton
On this day in 1776, General George Washington wins the Battle of Trenton. 1776 had been a difficult year. The victory provided a...
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- Dec 25, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington's Christmas trip across the Delaware
On this day in 1776, General George Washington makes a harrowing trip across the Delaware River, in the dead of night. The tremendous...
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- Dec 23, 2021
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This Day in History: General George Washington resigns
On this day in 1783, General George Washington resigns his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the American army. Okay. So we’ve all...
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- Dec 19, 2021
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This Day in History: George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge. The army would stay there for a long winter encampment. When you...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington passes away
On this day in 1799, President George Washington passes away. He was living in retirement at Mount Vernon at the time. The importance of...
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- Dec 12, 2021
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This Day in History: George Washington’s final wish
On this day in 1799, George Washington writes one of the last letters that he would ever write. He couldn’t then know it, but he was mere...
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s final farewell to the Army
On this day in 1783, George Washington says his final goodbye to a group of officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. New York had served...
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- Dec 3, 2021
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This Day in History: An early form of biological warfare?
On this day in 1775, Americans receive a report that the British were working to spread smallpox among their ranks. Was it an early form...