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George Washington letter sealing Britain’s defeat in America on show in London

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The Independent UK · Jun 23

Letter signed by George Washington accepting British surrender goes on display in London

The letter which marked the beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War is on display at the National Archives in Kew

Evening Standard · Jun 22

George Washington note accepting British surrender to go on display in London

The document is being exhibited as part of Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story, 1763–1783 at The National Archives in Kew.

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Second Amendment Roundup: Gun Ban for Pot Users Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decides 9-0 that marijuana use per se fails to support firearm prohibition.

Reason · Jun 19

Trump resurrected the statue of a slave owner - and it cost the taxpayer more than $500,000, report says

The administration fast-tracked project to install statue of Caesar Rodney ahead of America 250 celebrations

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Supreme Court Makes It Clear There Is No Drug Exception to the Second Amendment

The unanimous decision upholding the gun rights of cannabis consumers is striking given the Supreme Court's long history of accommodating the war on drugs.

Reason · Jun 18

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Father's Day 2026 Quote of the Day by George Washington: “The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.”

Father's Day 2026 Quote of the Day: As Father's Day approaches in 2026, George Washington's enduring quote highlights the shared responsibility between fathers and sons in teaching and learning duties. This timeless message emphasizes the crucial role of parental guidance in shaping character and preparing children for life's challenges, a…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

The Independent UK · Jun 16

1776 All-Stars: Why George Mason Is Extremely Underrated

I'm not saying that just because I teach at the university named after him.

Reason · Jun 16