George Washington ... “Many people began the day with an ‘eye opener’ and closed it with a nightcap.” During the Colonial period, most alcohol was imported. Washington was partial to ...

Since that day, July 4, 1776 has been considered ... celebrated the first anniversary of American independence (1777), and ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence ... George can read that without spectacles!" Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in ...

On April 26, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, a large British raiding party attacked the American supply depot at Danbury, Connecticut, burning houses and barns and destroying stores of shoes, ...

Well, at least you may get a three-day holiday ... known as Washington's Birthday, the first federal holiday of the year was originally meant to honor the country's first president, George Washington.

A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War ...

The war of independence had been won ... On Presidents’ Day and always, may our prayer be the same. Keywords: george washington bible verse founding fathers Thomas Griffin Thomas Griffin ...