Articles related to "Aaron Burr"
A Strange End (Part Two of Two)
In honor of the Millenium, and its associations with the Apocalypse, I have written this story about an imaginary encounter in Purgatory between Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians.
aaron burr • david koresh • meeting • fiction
In honor of the Millenium, and its associations with the Apocalypse, I have written this story about an imaginary encounter in Purgatory between Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians.
aaron burr • david koresh • meeting • fiction
America's Most Important Election
The "Revolution of 1800" marked the first time in U.S. history that a faction in power voluntarily stepped down after losing a popular election.
thomas jefferson • john adams • aaron burr • alexander hamilton • election of 1800
The "Revolution of 1800" marked the first time in U.S. history that a faction in power voluntarily stepped down after losing a popular election.
thomas jefferson • john adams • aaron burr • alexander hamilton • election of 1800
DOLLEY MADISON: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL
Find out why they named a cupcake after her. She set the standard that all other First Ladies are measured by. And she really did save that painting of George Washington as the British soldiers marched on the White House.
dolley madison • james madison • aaron burr • congress • president
Find out why they named a cupcake after her. She set the standard that all other First Ladies are measured by. And she really did save that painting of George Washington as the British soldiers marched on the White House.
dolley madison • james madison • aaron burr • congress • president
US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system
Ghosts of New Hope, Pennsylvania
Vice President Aaron Burr's and artist Joseph Pickett's phantoms, sighted. Anonymous wraiths, seen and heard. Scent of lavender mysteriously fills areas within an inn.
ghosts of new hope pa • haunted new hope pa • ghost tours • aaron burr • joseph pickett
Vice President Aaron Burr's and artist Joseph Pickett's phantoms, sighted. Anonymous wraiths, seen and heard. Scent of lavender mysteriously fills areas within an inn.
ghosts of new hope pa • haunted new hope pa • ghost tours • aaron burr • joseph pickett
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
The Twelfth Amendment of the US Constitution
George Washington was elected president unanimously twice. Those were the last two times for such national unity. The elections of 1796 and 1800 were vastly different.
twelfth amendment • us constitution • electoral college • development political party • george washington
George Washington was elected president unanimously twice. Those were the last two times for such national unity. The elections of 1796 and 1800 were vastly different.
twelfth amendment • us constitution • electoral college • development political party • george washington
A Century of U. S. Vice Presidents
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Book Review: Alternate Presidents
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Clio 2009 Biggest Ad Award Winners
Dan Wieden of W+K given Lifetime Achievement Award. Goodby Silverstein wins a Hall of Fame award and two Clio Golds. Saatchi and Saatchi agencies take six Golds.
clio 2009 biggest ad award winners • crispin porter bogusky advertising agency year • hall of fame grand gold awards • crazy irishman david kennedy • aaron burr commercial california milk processors
Dan Wieden of W+K given Lifetime Achievement Award. Goodby Silverstein wins a Hall of Fame award and two Clio Golds. Saatchi and Saatchi agencies take six Golds.
clio 2009 biggest ad award winners • crispin porter bogusky advertising agency year • hall of fame grand gold awards • crazy irishman david kennedy • aaron burr commercial california milk processors
Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
George Washington's Diamond Bald Eagle
George Washington sometimes wore a gold and silver bald eagle badge that contained about 160 diamonds of various sizes and cuts, 28 marquis-shaped emeralds and 10 rubies.
george washington • society of the cincinnati • washington's gold and silver eagle • bald eagle • pierre l'enfant
George Washington sometimes wore a gold and silver bald eagle badge that contained about 160 diamonds of various sizes and cuts, 28 marquis-shaped emeralds and 10 rubies.
george washington • society of the cincinnati • washington's gold and silver eagle • bald eagle • pierre l'enfant
Tense Presidential Interregnums
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
St Marys GA, Gateway to Cumberland Island
Take the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore and go camping, hiking and beach combing, or visit historic sites and shop for antiques in St Marys Georgia.
st marys ga • cumberland island • coastal georgia • historic homes • submarine museum
Take the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore and go camping, hiking and beach combing, or visit historic sites and shop for antiques in St Marys Georgia.
st marys ga • cumberland island • coastal georgia • historic homes • submarine museum
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
An American Christmas Story Worth Retelling
In December, 1776 the British had driven Gen. George Washington and his men out of New York and across New Jersey. Things looked bleak for the Americans.
american christmas story • christmas 1776 • crossing the delaware • george washington • thomas paine
In December, 1776 the British had driven Gen. George Washington and his men out of New York and across New Jersey. Things looked bleak for the Americans.
american christmas story • christmas 1776 • crossing the delaware • george washington • thomas paine
Election 1800
A contested election between rival parties that nearly ignited a war and proved whether the electoral process could allow for the peaceful transfer of power.
the united states election of 1800 • thomas jefferson presidential race • third president of the united states • house of representatives choose president • james bayard
A contested election between rival parties that nearly ignited a war and proved whether the electoral process could allow for the peaceful transfer of power.
the united states election of 1800 • thomas jefferson presidential race • third president of the united states • house of representatives choose president • james bayard
Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE MONROE DAUGHTERS
James Monroe's two daughters are not well known, and never made names for themselves in their own right. But both played an important role in the life and times of President James Monroe.
president • james monroe • minister to france • marie antoinette • elizabeth monroe
James Monroe's two daughters are not well known, and never made names for themselves in their own right. But both played an important role in the life and times of President James Monroe.
president • james monroe • minister to france • marie antoinette • elizabeth monroe
Ski Train to Vermont
The author takes the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express from New York City to Killington, Vermont.
amtrak • ethan allen express • bannermans castle • fair haven • rutland
The author takes the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express from New York City to Killington, Vermont.
amtrak • ethan allen express • bannermans castle • fair haven • rutland
The Life of Thomas Jefferson
Remembered mainly as the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is also remembered as one of the most brilliant men in the history of the United States.
thomas jefferson • thomas jefferson monticello • thomas jefferson declaration of independence • president jefferson • thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton
Remembered mainly as the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is also remembered as one of the most brilliant men in the history of the United States.
thomas jefferson • thomas jefferson monticello • thomas jefferson declaration of independence • president jefferson • thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
Weems-Botts Museum, Dumfries, Virginia
The oldest structure in Dumfries, Virginia was once the bookstore and lodging for traveling salesman, Mason Locke Weems.
weems-botts museum • mason locke weems • dumfries • virginia • george washington
The oldest structure in Dumfries, Virginia was once the bookstore and lodging for traveling salesman, Mason Locke Weems.
weems-botts museum • mason locke weems • dumfries • virginia • george washington
Let's Celebrate February
Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.
february • february holidays • kids crafts • pancakes • mardi gras
Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.
february • february holidays • kids crafts • pancakes • mardi gras
Marie Laveau I's Rise to Power
Marie rose to power and was the one blacks considered their leader. Influential white people sought her advice and help. She was also a devoted Catholic.
marie laveau i biography • voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau ii • voodoo • gris-gris
Marie rose to power and was the one blacks considered their leader. Influential white people sought her advice and help. She was also a devoted Catholic.
marie laveau i biography • voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau ii • voodoo • gris-gris
Marshalling for Justice
This is the first in a series of articles about Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference on the bench, and in our lives.
supreme court • chief justice • federalist
This is the first in a series of articles about Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference on the bench, and in our lives.
supreme court • chief justice • federalist
The Candidacy of William Wirt
Author, Lawyer, Attorney General and Presidential Candidate William Wirt was an important figure in American Politics, and an ironic choice for presidential candidate.
william wirt • who was william wirt • give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry • attorney general
Author, Lawyer, Attorney General and Presidential Candidate William Wirt was an important figure in American Politics, and an ironic choice for presidential candidate.
william wirt • who was william wirt • give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry • attorney general
The Most Famous “Interview” in American History
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
A DEAD END JOB: MADISON'S VICE PRESIDENTS
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
thomas jeferson • james madison • george clinton • elbridge gerry • vice president
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
thomas jeferson • james madison • george clinton • elbridge gerry • vice president
A Strange End (Part One of Two)
In honor of the Millenium, and its associations with the Apocalypse, I have written this story about an imaginary encounter in Purgatory between Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians.
politics • cults • waco • short story • stories
In honor of the Millenium, and its associations with the Apocalypse, I have written this story about an imaginary encounter in Purgatory between Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians.
politics • cults • waco • short story • stories
History and the Filibuster
The filibuster is an accidental rule whose existence is a political decision. This observation is becoming more important as Democrats use the filibuster so that a minority can block judicial nominations.
filibuster • judicial nomination.
The filibuster is an accidental rule whose existence is a political decision. This observation is becoming more important as Democrats use the filibuster so that a minority can block judicial nominations.
filibuster • judicial nomination.
Strong Conservative Government
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
TICKET BALANCING
Ticket balancing has always been an important factor in election strategies. This may not be the case this time. Take a quick look at the practice and history of ticket balancing in presidential elections.
president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
Ticket balancing has always been an important factor in election strategies. This may not be the case this time. Take a quick look at the practice and history of ticket balancing in presidential elections.
president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
From Walking Tours to Gospel Tours, New York Offers it All
Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss.
history • tours • eating • harlem • greenwich village
Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss.
history • tours • eating • harlem • greenwich village
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |