And the First President of the United States was....

Ask any American who was the first President and the answer you'll typically get is George Washington. That answer is, of course, correct if the question refers to the current government under which our nation functions. George Washington is indeed the first President since the Constitution of the United States was ratified (1788). But the United States had a government prior to the current Constitution. And, in that government, there were other men who carried the title "President of the United States." For more on this subject....

"The Forgotten First President"

The United States is better off with the current Constitution as opposed to the inefficient Articles of Confederation, yet we can still be grateful for those Founders who served with distinction even in the midst of an insufficient national government.

Happy Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving Proclamation issued by an American President was given by George Washington. On this Thanksgiving Day, I encourage you to read the wisdom of President Washington...

George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation

Happy Thanksgiving!

In Honor of Veterans Day...

A worthy message from America's greatest hero and first Commander-in-Chief...