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US Senate begins grilling Biden Supreme Court nominee Jackson

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged on Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court.

France 24

Ted Cruz cites slaveowner in confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson

Bushrod Washington wanted to send Black people to Africa

The Independent UK

‘Every button tells a story’: Washington’s political memorabilia show and sale returns - Roll Call

The eyes of scowling former presidents follow guests around the room. And then there are the buttons — lots and lots of buttons.

Roll Call

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The American founders could teach Putin a lesson: Provoking an unnecessary war is not how to prove your masculinity

President Vladimir Putin of Russia loves shows of machismo. He constantly pumps up his swagger. He is wont to disparage women. And he has repeatedly appeared on the public stage bare-chested or as a formidable judo athlete.

The Conversation

George Washington had secret son with enslaved woman, family claims

Washington isn’t first Founding Father accused of secret child with slave

The Independent UK

Commentary: Is Zelenskyy Ukraine’s George Washington?

Over the last 30 years, many Ukrainians have asked when their nation will finally get its George Washington, a leader who can rally the people and lead it to victory.

Los Angeles Times

Retiring Sen. Leahy reflects on ‘fragile’ democracy as he reads Washington’s farewell - Roll Call

“Remember, Washington put the country ahead of himself,” says Vermont Democrat, who has served in the Senate for nearly half a century.

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Former Indiana Basketball Player Stuck in Ukraine Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Maurice Creek, who played for both the Hoosiers and George Washington, had been playing professionally in Ukraine for the past few years.

Sports Illustrated

Lynn Schmidt: American presidents' history of historic preservation

George Washington, whose birthday Americans celebrate this month, sent a letter on Aug. 13, 1776, to the president of Congress regarding the safeguarding of his papers. Washington understood the importance of preserving our new nation’s history. Many of our first president’s successors also appreciated this. They became stewards of the…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Presidents Day 2022: What is it, how did it start and is it a federal holiday?

Tradition began in honour of country’s first leader, George Washington

The Independent UK

Presidents' Day: 5 Facts About This Holiday — And Why It's A Three-Day Weekend

For many, particularly federal workers, today means a day off because it’s Presidents' Day. Plans are in place for a long weekend of travel, binge-watching TV, maybe sleeping in today, and for those in New Orleans, sleeping off the fun from the first weekend of Carnival parades. But what exactly is…

Benzinga

The origin of President’s Day

Welcome to the Monday, February 21, Brew.

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The best of Abraham Lincoln on film and TV

There's a reason Presidents Day was designated to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and not, say, Millard Fillmore and Martin Van Buren.

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VIEWPOINT 1: We still need honest presidents

Presidents Day inevitably raises the question of what characteristics we want to see in our presidents. This leads us to our consensus greatest presidents, namely George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both were known for their honesty: Washington had the famous “I cannot tell a lie” story with the cherry tree,…

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VIEWPOINT 2: Crossing the Delaware — the general’s secret mission

If the claim that George Washington never told a lie were just a harmless little fib, it would be fine.

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What to stream: Celebrate the Oval Office with these Presidents Day picks

Lots of ink is spilled over that other holiday in February, and especially what to watch for it, but we have to admit the best February holiday is the one that actually involves a day off: Presidents Day. What finer way to honor our three-day weekend, and the birthdays of…

Tribune News Service

Commentary: On abortion, both parties can learn from Lincoln

Every February, birthday celebrations for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln bring Democrats and Republicans together around what really matters: mattress markdowns and special sales. Nothing inspires national unity more than discount shopping.

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The Best and Worst Presidents (According to the Stock Market)

Which U.S. presidents oversaw the best and worst stock market performances? Just for grins, let's see what a 'stock market Mount Rushmore' might look like.

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Financial Advice from America's Founding Fathers

Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.

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