February 2026 – Page 3

A Year With George Washington – February 8th

February 8, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

Nova Scotia almost became the 14th American state.

A Year With George Washington – February 7th

February 7, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

On February 6th, 1797, Washington writes in his diary that he attended the New York Theatre.

A Year With George Washington – February 6th

February 6, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

On February 6th, 1797, Washington writes in his diary that he attended the New York Theatre.

A Year With George Washington – February 5th

February 5, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

George Washington updates the Continental Congress President, John Hancock, regarding the myriad challenges facing his command.

A Year With George Washington – February 4th

February 4, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

Electors cast their ballots unanimously for George Washington, electing him the first president of the United States.

A Year With George Washington – February 3rd

February 3, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

In what would become one of the most consequential snubs in world history, George Washington would repeatedly be denied a royal commission in the British Army.

A Year With George Washington – February 2nd

February 2, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

General George Washington censures Major General William Heath for botching an attack on Fort Independence.

A Year With George Washington – February 1st

February 1, 2026InA Year With George Washington, Featured

Following the death of his half-brother Lawrence, Washington became the official Adjutant of James River Counties (northern neck), and was appointed the rank of major at the age of twenty.

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