George Washington
George Washington Takes Command of Continental Army – This Day in History
On July 3, 1775, beneath the shade of a great elm tree in Cambridge, Massachusetts, George Washington formally took command...
Dining with History: Our Founding Fathers’ Favorite Recipes
As America marks its 250th birthday, it’s the perfect time to step back into the kitchens of the nation’s Founding...
George Washington at Our 250th Anniversary
Years ago, I used to walk – when time allowed – the gardens of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, on the...
‘Young Washington’ Debuts at the Kennedy Center
Before George Washington became the father of his country, he was a young officer navigating war, politics, and the uncertainties...
The Patriot General George Washington Knew Would Come Through
The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Since 2006, U.S. Presidents have issued proclamations in recognition of the...
A Special America 250 Event at Valley Forge, PA
For Americans desiring to attend a special America250 event, an upcoming summer film and worship service at the Washington Memorial...
George Washington Was Inaugurated as the First U.S. President in 1789 – This Day in History
On April 30, 1789, George Washington stood on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City and stepped into...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Mordecai Gist and the Hour that Saved America
We celebrate, as we should, George Washington’s birthday on February 22. Yet Washington could well be considered a failed general...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: General Washington’s Valley Forge Prayer
While Congress officially recognized George Washington’s birthday on Monday – a holiday observed by most as “Presidents’ Day” – Washington’s...
George Washington Is Elected the First U.S. President by the Electoral College – This Day in History
On February 4, 1789, a defining moment in early American history took place: the first presidential election under the United...
George Washington Sets Up Winter Quarters in Morristown, NJ – This Day in History
On January 6, 1777, General George Washington marched the weary Continental Army into Morristown, New Jersey, and formally set up...
George Washington Crosses the Delaware – This Day in History
On December 25, 1776, in the midst of the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington executed one of the most...
The U.S. Capital Was Moved to Washington, D.C. – This Day in History
On December 12, 1800, a pivotal moment in American history quietly but irrevocably reshaped the young nation: Washington, D.C., was...
General George Washington’s Farewell at Fraunces Tavern – This Day in History
On December 4, 1783, George Washington — then Commanding General of the Continental Army — summoned his senior officers to...
The First Official National Thanksgiving was Celebrated – This Day in History
On November 26, 1789, the first national Thanksgiving was celebrated. In the early days of the new American Republic, President...
British Forces Evacuate New York City – This Day in History
On November 25, 1783, the final chapter of the American Revolutionary War came into full view when the last British...
New “Young Washington” Film Promises Revival of Patriotic Movies
A new trailer from a trailblazing film studio shows that all of Hollywood is not lost, and that some entertainment...
First Cornerstone in U.S. History – This Day in History
On September 18, 1793, a defining moment for the fledgling United States took place: President George Washington laid the cornerstone...
The U.S. Constitution Was Signed – This Day in History
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 of the delegates at the conclusion of the Constitutional...
Journey to Governor – Seeing Things Rightly
Running for Governor, I am learning…involves striving to see things rightly, taking advice warmly given and criticism holding ground, while...
AMAC Book Club Announces July Book of the Month: Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring
BOHEMIA, NY — [July 1, 2025] — The AMAC Book Club is proud to announce its July Book of the...
George Washington’s Birthday – AMAC Action Weekly Advocacy Update
Happy Birthday Mr. President! Triumphant general of the War of Independence and the first president of the United States, George...
George Washington’s Guidance – Relevant Today
Look around. What do you see? We are afflicted with a disease – internal disaffections, uncorrected misunderstandings, intentional misinterpretations, lack...
Remarkable Presidents
U.S. Presidents come to office with a list of priorities. Examples include lowering taxes, increasing domestic production, pushing environmental protection,...
Lincoln Calls Out Today’s Democrats
AMAC Exclusive Written By: Herald Boas Over the past year, Americans have watched the radical left increasingly seek to cancel...
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