The Saint James eighth grade class recently made its annual visit to the nation’s capital as part of their American History ...

The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...

Congress began talking about funding “a suitable memorial” after Washington’s death in 1799 but nothing came of it. It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton ...

Feb 19 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week, amid other meetings aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to redesign the state's flag, and have introduced a bill to get the process started. House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag ...

But this is a day with much historical significance for Americans and ... President Ronald Reagan placed a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Opinion: Meet the people who run ...

Presidents Day 2025 falls on February 17. Originally honoring George Washington, it now celebrates both Washington and Lincoln. Schools, banks, and federal offices close, but most stores remain open.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2025: Valentine’s Day 2025, falling on a Friday, is dedicated to expressing love and affection. Leading up to February 14, Valentine’s Week includes themed days like Rose Day, ...

The Monument in Newton County in southwest Missouri consists of land that was the 240-acre farm of Moses Carver. George Washington Carver was born in 1864 on that farm, which also became his ...