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The Secret Plot to Capture Washington Was Closer to Succeeding Than You Think. Here’s the Untold Story.

In 1780, the British forces attempted to capture George Washington, the Continental Army’s leader, and end the American ...

US sailor, 19, declared lost at sea after going missing off Australia coast, remembered as a ‘hero’

The Middleburg, Florida, native enlisted in the military as a 17-year-old in high school, as part of the Navy’s delayed ...
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Archaeologists Discover Site Where George Washington Stopped a Friendly Fire Incident by Blocking Muskets With His Sword

In 1758, during the French and Indian War, the future president saved lives by stepping into the middle of a deadly skirmish in Pennsylvania ...

Navy calls off search for missing sailor assigned to USS George Washington near Australia

Search ends for USS George Washington sailor reported overboard Monday in Timor Sea, with Navy and Australian forces concluding efforts Wednesday.
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Why George Washington was a man of many contradictions

George Washington was no myth — just a man, warts and all. Even if he heroically defended the honor of one slave girl, it’s believed he enjoyed the sexual favors of others.

Historic discovery involving George Washington unearth near Fort Ligonier

At Fort Ligonier on Friday, excitement was in the air as it unveiled a new exhibit and talked about the ongoing archaeological work surrounding what is called George Washington's "friendly fire ...
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George Washington’s First War: The Bloody Prelude to American Independence

Before he became the first U.S. president, George Washington helped ignite a global war. The French and Indian War saw ...
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Unraveling the Past: DNA Unlocks the Secrets of George Washington's Family

Few names have had such a profound impact on American history as George Washington’s. The foundation of the country’s ...