Category: American Revolution

Inauguration Stories: George Washington’s Surprising Speech

January 22, 2021

Posted by: Neely Tucker

Julie Miller, the Library's historian of early America, explains in this short video how Americans began the tradition of presidential inaugurations with the ceremonies for George Washington.

Posted in: American Revolution, U.S. Presidents

News! Library Wins 2021 Galvez Prize

January 14, 2021

Posted by: Neely Tucker

The Library is the 2021 recipient of the Bernardo de Galvez award, given by the Fundacion Consejo Espana-Estados Unidos to American citizens or institutions who help promote and nurture relations between Spain and the United States.

Posted in: American Revolution, Hispanic Division