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George Washington: The Fox-Hunting Prodigy on Horseback

The story of George Washington and his half-brother Lawrence is a tale that has significantly shaped the American spirit. Despite their different mothers, their brotherhood has often been overlooked in the shadow of their illustrious lives. This blog post aims to shed light on their unique bond and its profound influence on the young George ...

Max Lu

The Constitutional Convention.

Roots of a Founding Father: The Early Life of George Washington

George Washington, renowned as the first President of the United States, had his beginnings in a prosperous plantation family in Virginia in February 1732. His life, characterized by personal loss, enduring resilience, and steadfast moral integrity, offers a timeless narrative that resonates with people of all ages. This journey through the early life of George ...

Max Lu

George Washington statue erected outside The National Gallery.

The History of the First Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is a reminder of the power of a small community to collectively honor a great leader and of the spontaneous patriotism that a national hero can generate. The first memorial dedicated to the first President of the United States, George Washington, was built about 20 years before the more famous Washington Monument ...

Viena Abdon

The Washington Monument.

General George Washington and the Cruel Winter at Valley Forge (Part 2)

In the face of the terrible suffering of his barefoot troops, General George Washington would often leave the camp alone, riding his white horse into the dense forest at Valley Forge. With the winter snow bitingly cold and the wind pelting snowflakes against his face, he would stop at a solitary place to pray. Washington ...

Michael Segarty

General George Washington at Valley Forge.

General George Washington and the Cruel Winter at Valley Forge (Part 1)

The winter in the Valley Forge woods was the darkest hour during the War of Independence fought between the British and the original 13 British colonies in America. The most significant battle of the war, however, was fought not against the British on the battlefield, but against the cruel winter of 1777-78 itself. General George ...

Michael Segarty

Painting of Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge.