Tuesday, December 3, 2024

American History

American History is discovered in compelling articles that span the Colonial Era until 5 minutes ago! See Spanish, French, British, Dutch and Swiss Colonies become one nation. This fresh journey traces the nation’s birth on the Eastern Seaboard to its early 19th century childhood and political development. Follow its adolescence when the Civil War threatened her existence. See westward expansion spurred by “Manifest Destiny”. Study the 20th Century adult years when the promising young ideals of freedom were severely tested. Watch 21st Century America influence the world and see if this “greatest experiment in government” continues to be the brightest beacon of freedom. This is your safe haven to discuss social and economic issues and yes, even religion and politics!

Civil War Vets in the White House, Part 1

In an earlier series of articles, we examined the military records of the Presidents. But one group deserves a closer look. From the end...

The President’s Lady – Edith Roosevelt, A Modern First Lady

Columnist Emily Edson Briggs called Julia Dent Grant "the first lady of the land." Lucy Webb Hayes was the first to be officially called...

Lou Henry Hoover – Unsung Heroine

Lou Henry Hoover served as First Lady from 1929 to 1933. There is much about her that never made it into the public view...

The President’s Lady – Dolley Madison, An American Original

For over a century, the greatest compliment you could pay a First Lady was to compare her favorably to Dolley Madison. She presided over...

Almost President – Hancock the Superb

Winfield Scott Hancock was named for the famous soldier, Winfield Scott. These two men shared more than just their names. These two were the...

The Pathfinder – John C. Fremont

John Charles Fremont can claim several firsts as a presidential candidate. He was the first western candidate, coming from California less than six years...

Al Smith – The Happy Warrior

In 1928, the Democrats nominated Al Smith of New York for President. Al Smith was the son of Irish immigrants and a self-made man....

The Great Commoner – William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was the youngest man ever to be nominated for president by a major party. He was also the only man to...

The Bull Moose Running Mate – Hiram Johnson

Hiram Johnson, California governor for over six years and U.S. Senator from California for twenty-eight years, was a progressive reformer with enough political influence...

Barry Goldwater – A Choice, Not An Echo

Barry Goldwater is best remembered as the unfortunate individual who was buried by Lyndon Johnson in the 1964 presidential landslide. Many know him only...