General George Washington made a decision that was both pragmatic and radical for its time when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Dec. 4, 1783, after six years fighting against the British as head of the Continental Army, George Washington said farewell to ...

Revolutionary battles where General Washington secured his legacy as "First in War." Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and John Adams nominated George Washington to serve as the ...

George Washington was born on Friday, Feb. 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Details regarding his childhood are ...