Articles related to "Henry Ward Beecher"
A Powerful Nineteenth-Century Voting Bloc
In 1860, New England academics and radicals supported a largely unknown Westerner for president. That year, this voting bloc helped Abraham Lincoln win the White House.
eastern intelligentsia • abraham lincoln • 1860 election • abolitionists • henry ward beecher
In 1860, New England academics and radicals supported a largely unknown Westerner for president. That year, this voting bloc helped Abraham Lincoln win the White House.
eastern intelligentsia • abraham lincoln • 1860 election • abolitionists • henry ward beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher was probably the most famous minister in American in the 1800's. Based in Brooklyn, Beecher became known far and wide for his preaching.
henry ward beecher • beecher family • litchfield connecticut • brooklyn new york • hartford female seminary
Henry Ward Beecher was probably the most famous minister in American in the 1800's. Based in Brooklyn, Beecher became known far and wide for his preaching.
henry ward beecher • beecher family • litchfield connecticut • brooklyn new york • hartford female seminary
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Life
The life and talents of Harriet Beecher Stowe found their culmination in Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book of lasting importance.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • civil war • fugitive slave act • the national era
The life and talents of Harriet Beecher Stowe found their culmination in Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book of lasting importance.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • civil war • fugitive slave act • the national era
New York City - Explore Brooklyn Heights
One of New York's most attractive neighbourhoods with a fine museum and impressive botanical gardens. A tree-lined promenade offers great views of Manhattan.
new york city • brooklyn heights new york • brooklyn heights • plymouth church of the pilgrims brooklyn • henry ward beecher
One of New York's most attractive neighbourhoods with a fine museum and impressive botanical gardens. A tree-lined promenade offers great views of Manhattan.
new york city • brooklyn heights new york • brooklyn heights • plymouth church of the pilgrims brooklyn • henry ward beecher
Lyman Beecher's Third Wife
Lydia Beals Jackson, Lyman's third wife, was a force to reckon with. She was an energetic activist who founded the Widows' and Old Mens Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.
lyman beecher • lydia beals jacksonbeecher • roxana foote beecher • harriet porter beecher • portland maine
Lydia Beals Jackson, Lyman's third wife, was a force to reckon with. She was an energetic activist who founded the Widows' and Old Mens Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.
lyman beecher • lydia beals jacksonbeecher • roxana foote beecher • harriet porter beecher • portland maine
Biography of Henry K. Beecher
Henry K. Beecher is best remembered for his landmark 1966 article on human experimentation, but his early life and training gave little hint of what was to come.
henry k. beecher • ethicist • human experimentation • ethics and clinical research • clinical research
Henry K. Beecher is best remembered for his landmark 1966 article on human experimentation, but his early life and training gave little hint of what was to come.
henry k. beecher • ethicist • human experimentation • ethics and clinical research • clinical research
Brooklyn's Historical Green-Wood Cemetery
The noted and the notorious lie side-by-side in Brooklyn's venerated burying ground including Leonard Bernstein and Lola Montez, both involved with music.
green-wood cemetery • brooklyn cemetery • american cemeteries • leonard bernstein • new york philharmonic orchestra
The noted and the notorious lie side-by-side in Brooklyn's venerated burying ground including Leonard Bernstein and Lola Montez, both involved with music.
green-wood cemetery • brooklyn cemetery • american cemeteries • leonard bernstein • new york philharmonic orchestra
Lyman Beecher's First Wife
Lyman Beecher, the famous theologian of the 19th century married three times...and his wives were intelligent and fascinating people in their own right.
lyman beecher • roxana foote beecher • guilford connecticut • new haven connecticut • dr.timothy dwight
Lyman Beecher, the famous theologian of the 19th century married three times...and his wives were intelligent and fascinating people in their own right.
lyman beecher • roxana foote beecher • guilford connecticut • new haven connecticut • dr.timothy dwight
Nashville's Hatch Show Print
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
New England Cemeteries
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
new england cemeteries • massachusetts cemeteries • weird graves • historic graves • strange graves
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
new england cemeteries • massachusetts cemeteries • weird graves • historic graves • strange graves
The Reverend Ezra Stiles Ely
Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.
ezra stiles ely • presbyterian • jacksonian • andrew jackson • petticoat affair
Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.
ezra stiles ely • presbyterian • jacksonian • andrew jackson • petticoat affair
Who Was Rev. Charles Beecher?
A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.
beecher family • charles beecher • new england • henry ward beecher • harriet beecher stowe
A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.
beecher family • charles beecher • new england • henry ward beecher • harriet beecher stowe
Who WasThomas Beecher?
A brief look at the life of the Rev. Thomas Beecher, member of the Illustrious Beecher Family, and a famous minister in his own right.
the park church • elmira new york • rev. thomas kinnicut beecher • rev lyman beecher • henry ward beecher
A brief look at the life of the Rev. Thomas Beecher, member of the Illustrious Beecher Family, and a famous minister in his own right.
the park church • elmira new york • rev. thomas kinnicut beecher • rev lyman beecher • henry ward beecher
Lyman Beecher's Second Wife
Lyman Beecher's second wife was the aristocratic Harriet Porter of Portland. Maine, who came to a tragic end as stepmother of the Beecher brood.
lyman beecher • harriet porter beecher • litchfield connecticut • roxana foote • miss pierce's school litchfield
Lyman Beecher's second wife was the aristocratic Harriet Porter of Portland. Maine, who came to a tragic end as stepmother of the Beecher brood.
lyman beecher • harriet porter beecher • litchfield connecticut • roxana foote • miss pierce's school litchfield
Hymn Still, Still with Thee
History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
hymn still still with thee • history of still still with thee • writer harriet beecher stowe still with thee • tune consolation still still with thee • composer still still with thee mendelssohn
History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
hymn still still with thee • history of still still with thee • writer harriet beecher stowe still with thee • tune consolation still still with thee • composer still still with thee mendelssohn
The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 2
The Indians begin to attack Major George Alexander Forsyth and his men. There is only one route of escape open to them but Forsyth rejects this, believing it is a trap. Instead, he takes his men to an island located in the middle of the river. There, they dig in, preparing for the assult.
major george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes • oglala
The Indians begin to attack Major George Alexander Forsyth and his men. There is only one route of escape open to them but Forsyth rejects this, believing it is a trap. Instead, he takes his men to an island located in the middle of the river. There, they dig in, preparing for the assult.
major george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes • oglala
The Jubilee Singers
Read about a small group of African Americans who changed the course of history by singing songs from their past.
gospel music • emanicipation • george white • ella sheppard • fisk
Read about a small group of African Americans who changed the course of history by singing songs from their past.
gospel music • emanicipation • george white • ella sheppard • fisk
Fanny Crosby, American Hymn Writer
Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.
fanny crosby • hymn blessed assurance • composer phoebe knapp • greenwood cemetery brooklyn new york • alexander van alstyne
Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.
fanny crosby • hymn blessed assurance • composer phoebe knapp • greenwood cemetery brooklyn new york • alexander van alstyne
Inventor Cyrus West Field
A brief look at the life of Cyrus West Field, member of a distinguished New England family, who conceived the project of international telegraphic communication.
inventor cyrus west field • atlantic cable • trinity bay newfoundland • valencia bay ireland • newfoundland electric telegraph company
A brief look at the life of Cyrus West Field, member of a distinguished New England family, who conceived the project of international telegraphic communication.
inventor cyrus west field • atlantic cable • trinity bay newfoundland • valencia bay ireland • newfoundland electric telegraph company
Abide with Me Hymn
Written by Henry F. Lyte and composed by William H. Monk, this solemn hymn is a favorite among Christians in times of sorrow.
abide with me • henry f. lyte • william monk abide with me • fast falls the eventide • the darkness deepens lord with me abide
Written by Henry F. Lyte and composed by William H. Monk, this solemn hymn is a favorite among Christians in times of sorrow.
abide with me • henry f. lyte • william monk abide with me • fast falls the eventide • the darkness deepens lord with me abide
Descent from Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
Father's Day Quotes and Sayings
Looking for some thoughtful words to say "Happy Father's Day" on a card, in a poem, or on some artwork? Here's a fantastic collection of dad day quotations.
father's day quotes • father's day sayings • inspirational words for fathers • things to say in a father's day card • how to say i love you to dads
Looking for some thoughtful words to say "Happy Father's Day" on a card, in a poem, or on some artwork? Here's a fantastic collection of dad day quotations.
father's day quotes • father's day sayings • inspirational words for fathers • things to say in a father's day card • how to say i love you to dads
Lt. Frederick Beecher
A brief look at the life and military career of Lieutenant Frederick Beecher, a member of the celebrated Beecher family, who gave his life for his country.
lieutenant frederick beecher • civil war • battle of antietam • rev.charles beecher • sarah coffin beecher
A brief look at the life and military career of Lieutenant Frederick Beecher, a member of the celebrated Beecher family, who gave his life for his country.
lieutenant frederick beecher • civil war • battle of antietam • rev.charles beecher • sarah coffin beecher
New Year Quotes from Great Thinkers
Collection of New Year quotes from world famous great thinkers
new year quotes from thinkers • new year sayings • new year quotes • quotes to inspire • quotes to begin the year
Collection of New Year quotes from world famous great thinkers
new year quotes from thinkers • new year sayings • new year quotes • quotes to inspire • quotes to begin the year
Richard Nixon's First Engagement
Long before Richard Nixon married Patricia Ryan and went on to the US Presidency, he had been engaged to a young woman who was a fellow student at Whittier High School.
richard nixon's first engagement • nixon's high school sweetheart • nixon's college girlfriend • whittier high school • president nixon
Long before Richard Nixon married Patricia Ryan and went on to the US Presidency, he had been engaged to a young woman who was a fellow student at Whittier High School.
richard nixon's first engagement • nixon's high school sweetheart • nixon's college girlfriend • whittier high school • president nixon
Sweet Wording for Mother's Day Quotations Cards
Mother's Day loving quotes, words, and poems are sweet to add to gifts and homemade cards for Mother. Love quotations & ideas to use in scrapbooking and crafts for Mom.
sweet words mother's day • loving words for mother's day • love quotes mother's day cards • quotes for mother's day • gifts for mother's day
Mother's Day loving quotes, words, and poems are sweet to add to gifts and homemade cards for Mother. Love quotations & ideas to use in scrapbooking and crafts for Mom.
sweet words mother's day • loving words for mother's day • love quotes mother's day cards • quotes for mother's day • gifts for mother's day
The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 1
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
The March of the Flag Speech 1898
Urging Americans to follow a divinely inspired march beyond our borders, Albert Beveridge connects with his use of scriptural phraseology, tapping into popular views.
march of the flag speech • albert beveridge and imperialism • religion in political speech • biblical language • church and state in 19th century america
Urging Americans to follow a divinely inspired march beyond our borders, Albert Beveridge connects with his use of scriptural phraseology, tapping into popular views.
march of the flag speech • albert beveridge and imperialism • religion in political speech • biblical language • church and state in 19th century america
Who Was Catharine Beecher?
A brief view of the life of Catharine Beecher, member of the illustrious Beecher family of abolitionists.
catharine beecher • beecher family • east hampton ny • litchfield connecticut • miss pierce's school
A brief view of the life of Catharine Beecher, member of the illustrious Beecher family of abolitionists.
catharine beecher • beecher family • east hampton ny • litchfield connecticut • miss pierce's school
Who Was Isabella Beecher Hooker?
A look at the life of suffragette Isabella Beecher Hooker, daughter of Lyman Beecher and his second wife Harriet Porter Beecher.
isabella beecher hooker • women's rights • suffragettes.hartford female seminary • john hooker • thomas hooker
A look at the life of suffragette Isabella Beecher Hooker, daughter of Lyman Beecher and his second wife Harriet Porter Beecher.
isabella beecher hooker • women's rights • suffragettes.hartford female seminary • john hooker • thomas hooker
BLEEDING KANSAS: Decade of Conflict
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Brief history of the sacred song "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" with the tune name "Martyn" written by Charles Wesley and composed by Simeon B. Marsh.
jesus lover of my soul • charles wesley writer jesus lover of my soul • simeon b marsh composer jesus lover of my soul • history of jesus lover of my soul hymn • tune name jesus lover of my soul
Brief history of the sacred song "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" with the tune name "Martyn" written by Charles Wesley and composed by Simeon B. Marsh.
jesus lover of my soul • charles wesley writer jesus lover of my soul • simeon b marsh composer jesus lover of my soul • history of jesus lover of my soul hymn • tune name jesus lover of my soul
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Mary Bickerdyke,US Medical Heroine
Another "sister of mercy" was Mary Ann Bickerdyke. While Dix was gathering forces in Washington, Bickerdyke was taking matters into her own hands in Galesburg Illinois.
mary ann bickerdyke • sisters of mercy • female volunteer nurses of us civil war • female nursing pioneer of us civil war • sanitary conditions of military hospitals in us ci
Another "sister of mercy" was Mary Ann Bickerdyke. While Dix was gathering forces in Washington, Bickerdyke was taking matters into her own hands in Galesburg Illinois.
mary ann bickerdyke • sisters of mercy • female volunteer nurses of us civil war • female nursing pioneer of us civil war • sanitary conditions of military hospitals in us ci
THE SINGING DIARY: PRE-BIRTH
Birth is accompanied by a complete musical score that you and I will continue creating, until the day we die.
baby music • fetus music • lullabies • croons • expectant mothers
Birth is accompanied by a complete musical score that you and I will continue creating, until the day we die.
baby music • fetus music • lullabies • croons • expectant mothers
The Beecher Dynasty
The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...
slavery • abolitionists • beecher family • american civil war • litchfield connecticut
The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...
slavery • abolitionists • beecher family • american civil war • litchfield connecticut
Household Words and Catherine Beecher- PART ONE
A look at Catherine Beecher and the area of domestic feminism.
catherine beecher • domestic goddesses • household words • feminist history • material feminists
A look at Catherine Beecher and the area of domestic feminism.
catherine beecher • domestic goddesses • household words • feminist history • material feminists
The Enduring Tukutuku
Found in local "marae" (meeting houses and centers), as well as in many offices, the making of a tukutuku often requires team effort due to the elaborate and time-consuming weaving and stitching involved. The Maori wall panels continue to be a representation of both the survival of an indigenous art and the survival of an indigenous people.
ethnic crafts • crafts • crafting • tukutuku • maori
Found in local "marae" (meeting houses and centers), as well as in many offices, the making of a tukutuku often requires team effort due to the elaborate and time-consuming weaving and stitching involved. The Maori wall panels continue to be a representation of both the survival of an indigenous art and the survival of an indigenous people.
ethnic crafts • crafts • crafting • tukutuku • maori
Victoria C. Woodhull
A biography of the first, and only, woman to ever run for presidential office.
women's rights • suffrage movement • victoria c. woodhull • presidential candidates • reform movement
A biography of the first, and only, woman to ever run for presidential office.
women's rights • suffrage movement • victoria c. woodhull • presidential candidates • reform movement
Challenge of the Gilded Age: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part II
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
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