The Declaration Awaits
June 28, 1776, the Committee of Five presents the Declaration of Independence – to much less fanfare than you might expect.
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Teddy Comes Home
Theodore Roosevelt has returned after a year away from politics – only to discover Taft’s presidency may require him to step into the arena once more.
Keep on reading...June 11 1776: Trade and Independence
June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress approves a resolution for the sexy part of Independence: trade agreements.
Keep on reading...Roosevelt Signs the Antiquities Act
History This Week: June 8, 1906 – Theodore Roosevelt signs the bill that gives him the authority he’s long wanted: to make his own parks.
Well, sort of.
May 28: To be prepared for War
In 1798, John Adams prepared for war AND peace with the French. Today, Congress authorized the war preparations for the Quasi-War.
Keep on reading...Theodore Roosevelt’s First National Park
May 22, 1902: Theodore Roosevelt creates Crater Lake National Park, his first. But it’s a beautiful start, and he’ll soon double the number of National Parks.
Keep on reading...TR and Governors talk Conservation
May 13-15, 1908: History This Week – TR brings in 38 governors to the White House to discuss conserving our natural resources. Because too many people didn’t realize that trees weren’t limitless…
Keep on reading...May 4: “To promote and encourage the knowledge”
John Adams’ belief in education led to two great creations: state encouraged education through the Massachusetts Constitution, and the establishment of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. All this got started during Adams’ “time off.”
Keep on reading...April 30: George Washington Inauguration
John Adams relives the day of George Washington’s first inauguration, April 30, 1789 – it was…quiet.
Keep on reading...TR discusses John Muir
April 21, 1838: the Wilderness Prophet John Muir is born. Theodore Roosevelt talks about his appreciation for this nature lover and writer.
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