George Washington, the first President of the United States and a founding father of the nation, is a figure shrouded in myth and legend. However, recent genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the fates of President Washington's younger brother Samuel and grandnephews Samuel Walter Washington. These revelations have brought new insights into the personal life and lineage of one of America's most iconic leaders.
Calls to destroy Israel throbbed outside the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs last Thursday, highlighting the complex and often controversial nature of international relations. It is in this environment that an anti-Zionist student group at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC staged an unprecedented protest of a talk by a US foreign policy expert. The intersection of politics, history, and diplomacy at a university named after George Washington himself underscores the ongoing relevance of international affairs in today's world.
Twenty-five years ago, a team of researchers excavated a cemetery in West Virginia hoping to find George Washington's little brother. The discovery of historical remains in this remote location marked a significant breakthrough in understanding the familial connections of the nation's first president. New DNA sequencing technologies have since identified the remains of George Washington's grandnephews, further illuminating the intricate web of relationships that shaped his family history.