This button from George Washington’s first inauguration visually unified the states of the Union. Smithsonian's National Museum of American History These addresses are more than just a series of ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

The organization is also freezing federal hiring immediately and instating a five-day return-to-office policy, according to an email to Smithsonian staff obtained by The Washington Post.

President-elect Donald Trump will headline a rally today on the eve of Inauguration Day at the Capitol One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. Kid Rock and the Village People will perform at the Make ...

As the British marched towards the White House, the first lady ordered a portrait of George Washington to be saved National Treasure: The Mold Behind the Miracle of Penicillin (04:55) The ...

Trump’s inauguration headshot is inspired by his mugshot. But that’s not the only way it bucks presidential norms. On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump’s chief photographer, Daniel Torok, took ...

George Washington University, a private institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since before 2000-2001. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so students can ...

The Washington Post first reported that Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III emailed staff announcing the closure, calling it the “first step” to address the new federal policy.

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according to an email obtained by The Washington Post, which first reported the changes. The Smithsonian is a hybrid institution that includes both private and federal employees. The organization ...

Giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington (Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute) WASHINGTON (AFP) — Move over President Trump — the newest ...