Franklin and Jefferson promoted smallpox inoculation as vital to the new nation’s survival ...

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland, is one of the most famous Founding Fathers. The Irish American farmer was originally ...

Experience the challenges of America's Founding Fathers in the musical '1776' at Ford's Theatre. A diverse cast brings ...

George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia in March 1793. Six months later, yellow fever had ripped ...

With Father’s Day approaching, we should remind ourselves that the Founding Fathers were not only America’s symbolic fathers, but many were pulling dual duties as real fathers as well. John Adams was ...

George and Martha affirmed their belief in the resurrection of the Lord regularly at church, as they arose with the rest of ...

Chronology -- Words, images, meanings -- Contexts: the history that made the Founding Fathers -- Achievements and challenges: the history the Founding Fathers made -- Legacies: what history has made ...

In the aftermath of World War II, the United States has supported the modern establishment of Israel as a democratic alliance and, more recently, as an economic partner. National security, ...

“Young John Lewis” at Mosaic Theater, “Appropriate” at Olney Theatre Center and Eddie Izzard’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet” also impress on D.C.-area stages.

When you think about the Commonwealth of Virginia and its impact on the establishment of these United States of America, one has to be in awe and give deference. The names are historic and memorable..