Washington's boyhood home found, but no hatchet
WASHINGTON - The archaeologists were delighted to at last find the remains of George Washington's boyhood home but got stumped when they looked for evidence of the cherry tree and rusty hatchet.
Nations:U.S. People:George Washington Source:(AP)
2008-07-02
Judge rules for Episcopal Church secessionists
A U.S. court has ruled in favor of 11 conservative congregations that broke away from the U.S. Episcopal Church and want to keep property worth millions of dollars, parties in the dispute said on Friday.
Nations:U.S. Nigeria People:George Washington
2008-04-04
History blooms for Va.'s Garden Week
"Dr. Herbert "Hobie" Claiborne spent most of one spring of his early childhood riding in the front seat of his grandmother's limousine, tagging along when she called on owners of stately gardens across Virginia.
Nations:U.S. People:Thomas Jefferson Yoko Ono George Washington John Singleton John Lennon
2008-04-04
Lincoln slavery letter on sale in NY
One of the most significant collections of Abraham Lincoln letters to be auctioned in decades includes his heartfelt reply to a group of youngsters who asked him to free America's "little slave children."
People:Thomas Jefferson George Washington Abraham Lincoln Activities:African-American Slavery
2008-03-06
Great Seal secrets revealed!
Conspiracy theorists take note: The myths surrounding one of America's oldest and most enduring national symbols are about to be debunked ... if you believe the government, that is.
People:Thomas Jefferson George Washington Condoleezza Rice
2008-02-12
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