Judge Weighs Trump’s Removal of Slavery Markers From George Washington’s House

The administration has ordered that further changes be made to Independence National Historical Park, according to internal ...
Opinion

On This Day: Washington proposes a prisoner exchange with British General William Howe

Gen. George Washington writes to his British counterpart, William Howe, proposing a prisoner exchange. Howe treats Washington with disdain.

New Year’s Hope From Dr. King’s (and George Washington’s) Quest For Unity

In many ways, Washington and Lee University fosters a culture that is suited to Dr. Martin Luther King’s quest for unity, ...

We’ve Never Agreed About George Washington and Slavery

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

Trump admin removes memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington

This comes amid a review directed by President Donald Trump's executive order.
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America keeps trying to clean up George Washington’s history, but we won’t forget the nine he enslaved

Removing a park exhibit honoring George Washington's slaves doesn't make him more venerable, it makes whitewashing history ...