Citizens of Washington City gathered at Veteran’s Park on the morning of Independence Day for the unveiling of a statue ...

The wait was over for more than 100 people as they finally got to call the U.S. "home." And what better place to do it than ...

A newly acquired 1790 portrait of George Washington is now on permanent display at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown ...

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...

Dr. Joseph Giordano, a surgeon who played a central role in saving President Ronald Reagan’s life after an assassination attempt in 1981, has died. He was 84.

Being a Virginian made Washington a symbol of the Continental Congress’s effort to show that beleaguered Boston was not alone ...

The three officers charged with murder and manslaughter in his death, Matthew Collins, Christopher Burbank and Timothy ...

When Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence in the weeks leading up July 4, 1776, he wanted to not only ...

Washington had the requisite charisma and leadership abilities, but he was also chosen because he didn’t crave the job. As ...

Katharine Graham defended The Washington Post against presidential threats. Her granddaughter now fears its soul is being sold.

Washington lawmakers proposed changing the state flag, saying its design was outdated and the image of George Washington makes it overly complex to reproduce. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ...