For years, social media users have claimed the U.S. Capitol contains a tomb that was originally built for George Washington, the first U.S. president, but was never used and remains empty.

We all know George Washington was the first president of the United States, but there are many facts about this man's stupendous life and legacy that you might not know. At once an imposing ...

Lie? George is famous for his confession to his father, “I cannot tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet,” referring to the ...

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 ...

Washington’s Birthday became a formal holiday in 1879, and has since become informally known as Presidents Day. Arguments have been made to honor President Abraham Lincoln as well because his ...

George Washington’s Runaway Slave, Harry. by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Originally posted on The Root. Of our first five presidents, four owned slaves.

George Washington (Library of Congress) Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732, on Popes Creek Plantation near the Potomac River in Virginia. Washington’s birthday was celebrated by his peers in ...

For many Americans, Presidents Day means a day off of work or school, a banking holiday and lots of shopping deals. But that’s not what our forefathers had in mind when they made Washington’s ...