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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be ...
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This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
In 1779, the American artist Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of George Washington, depicting the president after an ...
Presidential history: The power and expansion of presidential direct action decrees
Presidential decrees have evolved into powerful tools that significantly impact American governance, shaping policy decisions ...
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How One President’s Day Became Presidents’ Day
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the ...
George Washington Parade Held On Revolutionary War Anniversary
Alexandria's George Washington Birthday Parade is on the same day as the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.
When is President's Day 2025? Here's what to know and what's open and closed
President's Day is coming up. Here's what to know about the holiday, including what it celebrates and what's open and closed ...
Presidents Day is Monday. Here's where you can take in presidential history in Michigan
Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The name Presidents Day became the unofficial name with the changing the date of the holiday, according to the National Archives. With the holiday moved to the ...