White House Historical Association Chief Education Officer Matthew Costello talked about the Constitutional foundations of the American presidency.

If passed, House Bill 1446 would rename Presidents Day to George Washington’s Birthday. Originally established in honor of the first president, the holiday’s meaning has evolved into a ...

Curators at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate sought out rare 18th-century wallpaper for an ongoing restoration project.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He has long been referred to as “the father of our country.” Yet as we celebrate Presidents Day, we struggle to remember who he ...

President's Day started in the 1880s when Americans first began celebrating the birth of President George Washington as a federal holiday, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Washington, who was ...

George Washington ... He is the only president to have one. About 1.07 million Purple Hearts were awarded during World War II. In 1942, Army Lt. Annie G. Fox became the first woman to receive ...

Originally established to recognize George Washington, the first U.S. president, the holiday has since expanded to honor all 45 individuals who have served in the role. Here’s a rundown of what ...