On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke early. Assisted by his enslaved valets – William “Billy” Lee and the young Christopher Sheels – he powdered his hair, put on his favorite black ...

Gov. Ferguson says he will give more details during a 2 p.m. media availability, which will be streamed live on KING 5+.

For many Americans, Presidents Day is a welcome respite from work or school, an opportunity for a winter getaway, or simply a chance to take advantage of holiday sales. But this is a day with much ...

Nov. 1 marks a pivotal milestone in American history: 225 years ago, the doors of the White House opened to welcome its first residents: President John Adams and first lady Abigail Adams. Back then, ...

As a youngster, classmates learned about President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 and President George Washington on Feb. 22. In 1971, Congress set Presidents Day as the third Monday in February as a ...

Charles Town’s streets were alive with cheering crowds, celebrations and cannon fire during the first week of May 1791. George Washington was in town. Having never visited the South, Washington toured ...

The former president will be remembered in D.C., Atlanta and Plains, Georgia. President Joe Biden declared a National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at ...

President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message. Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke ...