Approximately 227 years ago, in 1797, George Washington became the first U.S. president to voluntarily cede the presidency to ...

Upon his father’s death, the plantation and all its holdings were left to George’s older half-brothers, Lawrence and Augustine. Although George Washington attended grammar school, he is one of eight ...

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” That famous description of George ... the candidacy, Washington is unanimously elected as the first president of ...

George Washington wore many ... children and a great deal of wealth. When Washington was elected president — first in 1789 and again in 1792 — his family didn't live in the White House.

Other items up for auction include the American flag that covered Abraham Lincoln’s coffin following his assassination.

Mount Vernon. There he spent time with his family, tending to much-needed repairs on the property and receiving visitors from around the world. While always a gracious host, Washington at times felt ...

The graying hair has been preserved in a locket that was given to a family friend of the Washingtons and passed down the ...

In 1796, the first president voluntarily left office, cementing the significance of a lofty ideal for his young country ...

However, with training and time, John was able to refine his skills. As a member of the Federalist Party, Adams decided to run for the presidency. He lost and became Vice-president to George ...

The furniture in the bedroom where George Washington died will go into storage. So will his silver oil lamps ... said Douglas Bradburn, president of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

“The person who should be applauded is the president who did the most selfless thing that anyone’s done since George ...

On Wednesday, he won the presidency ... feel emboldened to target his enemies, said Todd Belt, professor and director of the political management program at George Washington University.