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From George Washington to today: The most influential American presidents ranked

1. George Washington: The Architect of Executive Power Washington walked on untrodden ground, shaping the presidency with no ...

Why was the slavery exhibit removed from Philly's President’s House Site? A historian gives context

PHILADELPHIA — For some, the removal of exhibits about slavery at the President’s House Site at Independence National ...

We’ve Never Agreed About George Washington and Slavery

Removing a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia revives a 250-year-old American debate.
Smithsonian Magazine

George Washington: The Reluctant President

The excerpt below sheds light on the president’s state of mind as the first Inauguration Day approached. The Congressional delay in certifying George Washington’s election as president only allowed ...

Trump admin removes memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington

This comes amid a review directed by President Donald Trump's executive order.
FOX 29 News Philadelphia on MSN

Slavery exhibits removed from President's House at Independence National Historical Park

National Park Service workers removed slavery exhibits at the President’s House site at Independence National Historical Park ...

Feds dismantle marker honoring people enslaved by George Washington

George Washington kept slaves as president, but a federal display commemorating them has now been dismantled.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later

As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, ...
Florida Phoenix

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln on their way to class

Lawmakers took another step toward welcoming former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln into Florida classrooms Tuesday when the Senate Education Pre-K-12 committee approved SB 420. The ...