NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

Founding Father George Washington viewed the notion that he should be the US' first monarch "with abhorrence". The 47th president, however, seems to have no such reluctance when it comes to having ...

LAREDO, Texas — George Washington started his annual procession ... the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum. Finally the founding father and his entourage arrived, coming midspan to greet his ...

Celebrating the birthday of Founding Father George Washington brought together members of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a luncheon on Feb. 15 at the Baton ...

RICHMOND — President James Monroe is said to have written the American expansion policy known as the Monroe Doctrine in the dining room. The Marquis de Lafayette visited twice, and Dolley ...

A statue of George ... Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is commissioning another ...

Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison are considered this country’s “Founding Fathers.” Here are more misconceptions ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.