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Tag Archives: George Washington
Society of the Cincinnati and Larz Anderson House
When first hearing the Society of the Cincinnati was not about the town but a Roman soldier, I thought how strange. Weren’t all Roman warriors named Spartacus or something like that? Well, it was something like that. The Society is … Continue reading
Washington Circle remembers that Washington
It is perhaps the most overlooked statue in plain sight of the man for whom the city is named. Washington Circle by Foggy Bottom that intersects 23rd, K St., New Hampshire Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW has a bronze equestrian … Continue reading
George Washington’s whiskey is a little rye, uh dry
(Reprinting one of our favorites) After beating the British and serving two terms as our president that included putting down the Whiskey Rebellion, George Washington retired to his home Mount Vernon — to make whiskey. In fact, Washington was the … Continue reading
George Washington and Purple Heart
There’s a marker just a few yards left to the entrance into Mount Vernon that is often overlooked but a pretty cool remembrance of history. George Washington wasn’t allowed by the Continental Congress to promote Revolutionary War soldiers based on … Continue reading
By George – it’s General Washington
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Tagged General Washington, George Washington, Mount Vernon, Photo by Rick Snider
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Drink George Washington’s beer
Drink the beer George Washington drank. It seems impossible, but Budweiser’s Freedom Reserve Red Lager was inspired by the first president. It seems the brewer found Washington’s hand-written beer recipe in his military journal in 1757. George needed a brew … Continue reading
Masonic Temple worth visiting for George Washington fans
I’ve seen the Masonic Temple in the distance all of my life and only been near it twice to realize it’s a pretty big place. Finally, my wife said let’s go see it. I’m willing to try any place with … Continue reading
Washington, D.C. flag dates back to English battle
Sometimes you learn things from the craziest places, but one of my favorites is the Sunday comics. Flashbacks by Patrick M. Reynolds explains how traditions, names and general lore so simply anyone can learn. Which brings me to my favorite … Continue reading
So how many people are coming to the inauguration?
After 1.8 million came to Washington for Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, everyone is wondering how many will return for the second on Jan. 21. Who knows, though the DC Department of Transportation is estimating 500,000. Some estimate 800,000. There are … Continue reading
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Tagged attendance, George Washington, Obama, U.S. presidential inaugurations
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