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Dolley Madison’s Early Life: The Tragedy Before the Triumph
Dolley aka "Dolly" Madison, known as the originator of traditions continued by subsequent First Ladies, experienced personal tragedies in her early life.
Dolley or "Dolly"...
How Virginia Became a State
Now know as the "Old Dominion," Virginia join the Union on June 25, 1788, the 10th of the original 13 states. Virginia was named...
Dinner with George and Martha Washington
When George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis, he wanted a consort who could make his Mount Vernon plantation a showcase for their friends.
George Washington...
Colonial American Drinking From Rum to Whiskey
Early Colonial drinking habits spanned the social classes but it was George Washington whose whiskey distillery came to symbolize what was truly American.
Part of...
The Emergence of Political Party National Conventions, 1831-1832
In 1831-1832, a political innovation developed - a string of national conventions took place, democratizing the presidential nomination process.
By 1831, the tide of democracy...
Inaugural Absences
Everyone is familiar with the pomp and ceremony of a presidential inauguration. The procedures and traditions involved are well known. One of the seemingly...
The Washington Administration – It’s the Economy, Stupid
George Washington had one of the most eventful administrations of any president, largely due to the fact that he was the first. Washington had...
United States of America’s Historic Birthday
After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.
Largely considered...
Fourth of July History and Facts
Although the nation has celebrated July 4th since the end of the 18th Century, the holiday has been frequently transformed to address contemporary national...
The Politics of James Monroe: Ideological Leanings During the “Era of Good Feelings”
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful...