Washington enlisted Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to draft a farewell address which, among other things, focused on explaining to his countrymen the privileges and responsibilities of citizens, ...

George Washington had many unique habits and preferences, but not all of them were beneficial for his health. One of his favorite snacks destroyed his teeth.

The future of the site at Independence National Historical Park remains unclear. But public backlash to potential changes may have forced the Trump administration to hit the brakes on altering it, an ...

WASHINGTON (WHSV) - 236 years ago on Sept. 25, 1789, the first U.S. Congress approved 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them off to the states for ratification. Ten of those amendments were ...

Over 235 years ago on Sept. 24, 1789, President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act into law, establishing the federal court system and the Supreme Court.

On Sept. 24, 1789, President George Washington announced his six nominees to make up the first Supreme Court of the United States.

On this day in 1789, President George Washington signed the Federal Judiciary Act into law, establishing the federal court system. We suggest you celebrate by reading SCOTUSblog. Morning Reads SCOTUS ...

In 2005, the eye of Hurricane Rita made landfall at the Texas-Louisiana border. The Category 3 storm was responsible for more than 100 deaths and more than $18.5 million in damage, bringing a ...

1939-1940 WORLD'S FAIR COMMEMORATIVE PLATE, "OLD NEW YORK COMMEMORATING THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AT FEDERAL HALL NEW YORK APRIL 30, 1789 AND THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939" ...