Friday, November 8, 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...

Life After the White House, Part 5

Warren Harding, elected in 1920, died suddenly in 1923 and was followed in office by Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge proved to be a popular President...

John Tyler’s Presidential Precedent

John Tyler (1841-1845) is remembered for several reasons. He had more children (15) than any other President. Tyler was born while Washington was President;...

Presidential Children – The Monroe Daughters

James and Elizabeth Monroe had three children, two of whom lived to maturity. (Readers might want to read the two-part article "James Monroe: Last...

The Adams Family

Up to now, there has been only one father-son pair of presidents, although many feel that may change after the next election. John and...

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...

Charles Francis Adams – Unsung Hero

Charles Francis Adams was the son of a President and the grandson of another President. He was considered for the presidency himself, and was...

Civil War Vets in the White House, Part 2

Rutherford Birchard Hayes (President from 1877-1881) was a genuine war hero. When the Civil War began, Hayes joined the many volunteers signing up for...

Presidential Children – The Lincoln Boys

The children of Abraham Lincoln remain probably the best known of all Presidential children. They lived in the White House in what might have...

Presidential Children – The Adams Family Children

The children of John and John Quincy Adams shared several unique traits. They all showed signs of genius, but also of mental instability. The...