#george-washington

#george-washington

Before it found its home in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty's head was on display at the 1878 Paris World's Fair. The statue has a rich history and was gifted by France to symbolize friendship and freedom.

In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.

General Washington rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead an army of 16,000. He hoped all Distinctions of Colonies would be laid aside so that the same spirit might animate the whole.

Is that ... George Washington? wondered one commuter or tourist after another as the flatbed truck beeped into position.

If you're not too keen on attending the parade, here are some other ideas.

Nate Bargatze's unique comedic approach and performances have provided him a surprising yet amusing connection to George Washington, enhancing his appeal and entertainment value in a divided cultural landscape.

On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semiautomatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School, then took his own life as police arrived.