April 19 – Lexington and Concord
John Adams explores the momentous day April 19, 1775 – the battles of Lexington and Concord – and what they mean to him.
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Archie Roosevelt born
April 10, 1894: Archie Roosevelt is born: Theodore Roosevelt’s fifth child, and founder of his own gang.
Keep on reading...John Adams Releases the Documents (XYZ Affair)
John Adams was under great pressure to release documents proving the XYZ Affair. Turns out? He did.
Keep on reading...The “Birth” of the Gerrymander
What’s a gerrymander? Who’s behind it? John Adams knows – and is all too happy to tell you about it.
Keep on reading...TR on William Jennings Bryan
Today marks the birthday of William Jennings Bryan – orator, Secretary of State, and thorn in Theodore Roosevelt’s side.
Keep on reading...TR the Hunter Saves Birds
Theodore Roosevelt was a man of action. But sometimes they were quiet but powerful ones. Like March 11, 1903, when he saved thousands of birds from his office.
Keep on reading...The Power of the Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770: tensions boil over in Boston – and a young lawyer walks into history.
Keep on reading...TR and the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon you know almost wasn’t.
Enter Theodore Roosevelt.
Adams on Washington
Like most things and people, John Adams has opinions on George Washington – and shares them.
Keep on reading...Teddy Roosevelt on Lincoln’s (and his daughter’s) Birthday (video)
February 12 – Theodore Roosevelt celebrates the birth of two very different influences: Abraham Lincoln and his daughter Alice.
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