Every Sept. 17, Americans observe Constitution Day. This commemoration invites us to celebrate some of the great blessings of American life: self-government under law, a political system in which the ...

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Two centuries have elapsed since George Washington died on Dec. 14, 1799, but the central importance of his character to the American Presidency, including his commitment to the Constitution and the ...

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George Washington leads the creation of the new United States Constitution. Explore the many challenges facing the new nation and see how our founding fathers, led by George Washington, created the ...