The symbol is rooted in Revolutionary War-era naval vessels under first U.S. President George Washington, then commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. But, as the Times reports, the flag has ...

A bill which would redesign the Washington State flag has been blasted as "un-American" by state Republicans who fear a redesign would remove George Washington from the state flag. The bill ...

His father, Augustine, is a plantation owner who dies when George is 11. June 15, 1775 Having served with distinction in the French and Indian War, Washington is appointed as commander-in-chief of ...