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The Secret Plot to Capture Washington Was Closer to Succeeding Than You Think. Here’s the Untold Story.

In 1780, the British forces attempted to capture George Washington, the Continental Army’s leader, and end the American ...

Navy identifies USS George Washington sailor lost at sea

Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was declared deceased after the Navy carried out a 45-hour search in the Timor Sea for the ...
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Archaeologists Discover Site Where George Washington Stopped a Friendly Fire Incident by Blocking Muskets With His Sword

In 1758, during the French and Indian War, the future president saved lives by stepping into the middle of a deadly skirmish in Pennsylvania ...

Historic discovery involving George Washington unearth near Fort Ligonier

At Fort Ligonier on Friday, excitement was in the air as it unveiled a new exhibit and talked about the ongoing archaeological work surrounding what is called George Washington's "friendly fire ...
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Navy identifies missing USS George Washington Sailor who was assumed overboard in Timor Sea

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was assumed overboard July 28, the Navy says. Further ...
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George Washington’s First War: The Bloody Prelude to American Independence

Before he became the first U.S. president, George Washington helped ignite a global war. The French and Indian War saw ...
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Unraveling the Past: DNA Unlocks the Secrets of George Washington's Family

Few names have had such a profound impact on American history as George Washington’s. The foundation of the country’s ...
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Touro Synagogue's annual Washington Letter Reading to take place at Old Colony House

For the last 78 years, Touro Synagogue has hosted an annual reading of a letter from George Washington that was addressed to its congregation in 1790. This year, however, the synagogue itself is no ...