“The Battle of Princeton” by James Peale, ca. 1782

“The Battle of Princeton” by James Peale, ca. 1782

The Battle of Princeton was a painting created by James Peale in 1782 to portray the Battle of Princeton that took place on the nights of January 2-3, 1777. James Peale fought under Washington’s Continental Army in the American Revolution against the British alongside...
Washington’s First Inaugural Address

Washington’s First Inaugural Address

George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was inaugurated on April 30th, 1789, and gave an inaugural address to ten thousand people.[1] This address was very important and a plea to Congress. Washington wanted a more robust constitution....