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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
Political Rationale and the Louisiana Purchase
American commerce had been forced to cease along the Mississippi River due to the Treaty of IIdefonso between Spain and France. Buying Louisiana provided the solution.
the louisiana purchase • u.s. purpose for the louisiana territory • discovery of the treaty of iidefonso • napoleon relinquishes the louisiana territory • president jefferson sends negotiators to france
American commerce had been forced to cease along the Mississippi River due to the Treaty of IIdefonso between Spain and France. Buying Louisiana provided the solution.
the louisiana purchase • u.s. purpose for the louisiana territory • discovery of the treaty of iidefonso • napoleon relinquishes the louisiana territory • president jefferson sends negotiators to france
G-20 Summit Will Address Global Financial Crisis
G-20 world leaders meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the global financial crisis and potential financial bailouts on a large scale, without Barack Obama in attendance.
g20 summit • g20 conference • global financial crisis • u.s. economic crisis • global economy
G-20 world leaders meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the global financial crisis and potential financial bailouts on a large scale, without Barack Obama in attendance.
g20 summit • g20 conference • global financial crisis • u.s. economic crisis • global economy
Versailles Hall of Mirrors Reopens
Although the Hall of Mirrors was never completely closed to the public, it has now been reopened in its entirety after a $16 million restoration.
chateau of versailles • hall of mirrors • palace of versailles • france • sun king
Although the Hall of Mirrors was never completely closed to the public, it has now been reopened in its entirety after a $16 million restoration.
chateau of versailles • hall of mirrors • palace of versailles • france • sun king
Acting Vice President, Part II
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
Bastille Day - July 14th
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
bastille • french revolution • king louis
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
bastille • french revolution • king louis
GAYS IN GOVERNMENT
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Georges Pompidou
Does Pompidou deserve to be forgotten by today's generation of French youth? Should Pompidou not deserve more recognition for having been de Gaulle's Prime Minister? I believe so.
pompidou • de gaulle • messmer • chaban-delmas • 1968
Does Pompidou deserve to be forgotten by today's generation of French youth? Should Pompidou not deserve more recognition for having been de Gaulle's Prime Minister? I believe so.
pompidou • de gaulle • messmer • chaban-delmas • 1968
Thaddeus S.C. Lowe, Aeronaut
Thaddeus S.C. Lowe was a pioneering airman, whose ambitions to fly the Altantic were curbed the the Civil War. He formed America's first Air Force.
thaddeus s.c. lowe • balloonist • transatlantic flight • benjamin franklin • u.s. balloon corps
Thaddeus S.C. Lowe was a pioneering airman, whose ambitions to fly the Altantic were curbed the the Civil War. He formed America's first Air Force.
thaddeus s.c. lowe • balloonist • transatlantic flight • benjamin franklin • u.s. balloon corps
The Great Secretaries of State
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
The Life of James Monroe
James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.
the life of james monroe • james monroe and the american revolution • james monroe battle of trenton • battle of trenton • james monroe general washington
James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.
the life of james monroe • james monroe and the american revolution • james monroe battle of trenton • battle of trenton • james monroe general washington
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
The Reformation and Secularization
Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.
reformation • absolute monarchy • secularization of society • religious political power • political power of the catholic church
Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.
reformation • absolute monarchy • secularization of society • religious political power • political power of the catholic church
Thomas Jefferson, Father of Virginia Wine
We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly the same kinds, but doubtless as good. - Thomas Jefferson, wine advocate
famous quotes • wines quotes • thomas jefferson • virginia • wines
We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly the same kinds, but doubtless as good. - Thomas Jefferson, wine advocate
famous quotes • wines quotes • thomas jefferson • virginia • wines
Women and The Enlightenment
French women helped spread the enlightenment through their salons, where French philosophes mixed with the most brilliant thinkers of Europe.
the enlightenment and women • spread of enlightenment • french salons • madame tencin • madame geoffrin
French women helped spread the enlightenment through their salons, where French philosophes mixed with the most brilliant thinkers of Europe.
the enlightenment and women • spread of enlightenment • french salons • madame tencin • madame geoffrin
Awards Show
A sendup of the awards shows that frequent the airwaves this time of year.
satire • award • show • format • worst
A sendup of the awards shows that frequent the airwaves this time of year.
satire • award • show • format • worst
JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART I
James Monroe was the last of the Virginia Dynasty elected to the White House. He was also the last Revolutionary War veteran to be elected President. This article traces his career from war hero to diplomat.
monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
James Monroe was the last of the Virginia Dynasty elected to the White House. He was also the last Revolutionary War veteran to be elected President. This article traces his career from war hero to diplomat.
monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
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
Napoleon Bonapartes Egyptian Propaganda Campaign
Revolutionary France's concerns with their arch political and economic rival, England, moved her to consider furthering colonial and strategic opportunities in Egypt.
napoleon • france • egypt • expedition • rosetta stone
Revolutionary France's concerns with their arch political and economic rival, England, moved her to consider furthering colonial and strategic opportunities in Egypt.
napoleon • france • egypt • expedition • rosetta stone
THANK YOU, MR. BONAPARTE
Depending on the state you were born in, as well as the year, you might not have been born where you thought you were. This article involves the Louisiana Purchase, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado Territories and the dates these occurrences happened.
louisiana • purchase • napoleon • bonaparte • great
Depending on the state you were born in, as well as the year, you might not have been born where you thought you were. This article involves the Louisiana Purchase, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado Territories and the dates these occurrences happened.
louisiana • purchase • napoleon • bonaparte • great
The Politics of James Monroe
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
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
Washington's Presidency – His Cabinet Problems
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were so at odds during George Washington's presidency that he had to act as a go-between. Jefferson would eventually resign.
george washington • george washington's presidency • alexander hamilton • thomas jefferson • george washington's administration
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were so at odds during George Washington's presidency that he had to act as a go-between. Jefferson would eventually resign.
george washington • george washington's presidency • alexander hamilton • thomas jefferson • george washington's administration
Docent at Caramoor Illuminates its Past Life
In addition to being a premier concert venue, Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y. has a beautiful mansion on its property. And docent Grethe Griffin is among its biggest fans.
caramoor • docent • guide • tour guide • mansion
In addition to being a premier concert venue, Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y. has a beautiful mansion on its property. And docent Grethe Griffin is among its biggest fans.
caramoor • docent • guide • tour guide • mansion
How Well Do You Know Your Constitution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
THE PATHFINDER: JOHN CHARLES FREMONT
Many people refer to politicians in this manner, but John Charles Fremont really was an illegitimate child. See how his fame as an explorer almost made The Pathfinder President of the United States.
fremont • thomas hart benton • benton • president • senator
Many people refer to politicians in this manner, but John Charles Fremont really was an illegitimate child. See how his fame as an explorer almost made The Pathfinder President of the United States.
fremont • thomas hart benton • benton • president • senator
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