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Robert E. Lee, President of Washington College
Robert E. Lee, Confederate General used his command experience in the revival of the Washington College, the future Washington and Lee University.
robert e. lee • president of washington college • washington college • printing and journalism • first journalism college
Robert E. Lee, Confederate General used his command experience in the revival of the Washington College, the future Washington and Lee University.
robert e. lee • president of washington college • washington college • printing and journalism • first journalism college
The Oath
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
oath • president • presidency • washington • america
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
oath • president • presidency • washington • america
The Origin of the Handshake
Apart from the spoken word, there are many different methods of greething which have originated across different cultures involving gesture and body language..
president george washington • john adams • adolf hitler • handshake • bowing
Apart from the spoken word, there are many different methods of greething which have originated across different cultures involving gesture and body language..
president george washington • john adams • adolf hitler • handshake • bowing
Waiting for Our Leader
For those of us who are election junkies, it’s been a tough week. See, we’re in limbo here in our Nation’s capitol.
recount • george w. bush • al gore • election • president
For those of us who are election junkies, it’s been a tough week. See, we’re in limbo here in our Nation’s capitol.
recount • george w. bush • al gore • election • president
American History Gems
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Martha Washington: First Lady
A brief look at the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, first lady of the United States of America who was known as "Lady Washington and ' Lady Presidentress' .
martha washington • martha dandridge custis washington • martha custis washington • george washington • general george washington
A brief look at the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, first lady of the United States of America who was known as "Lady Washington and ' Lady Presidentress' .
martha washington • martha dandridge custis washington • martha custis washington • george washington • general george washington
Presidential Freedom Quotes
Great quotes on the ideals of freedom and liberty by seven American leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama.
presidential quotes • freedom quotes • liberty quotes • great quotes • american leaders presidents
Great quotes on the ideals of freedom and liberty by seven American leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama.
presidential quotes • freedom quotes • liberty quotes • great quotes • american leaders presidents
Abraham Lincoln's Image on Film and Television
200 years, over 200 film depictions, and yet, the known likeness is on the money...the 500 copper images which gain the paper image of the photographed man.
abraham lincoln • mary todd lincoln • usa presidents • steven spielberg • henry fonda
200 years, over 200 film depictions, and yet, the known likeness is on the money...the 500 copper images which gain the paper image of the photographed man.
abraham lincoln • mary todd lincoln • usa presidents • steven spielberg • henry fonda
Harpers Ferry Scenic Beauty Masks Turbulent Past
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Homes of Presidents Before They Became President
Seeing the Washington, D.C., homes of presidents and first ladies when they were still private citizens offers a glimpse into the lives of these famous men and women.
presidents • president • homes • washington d.c. • d.c.
Seeing the Washington, D.C., homes of presidents and first ladies when they were still private citizens offers a glimpse into the lives of these famous men and women.
presidents • president • homes • washington d.c. • d.c.
Madison and a Bloody Prediction
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART I
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
U. S. Marshals: From Frontier Days to Today
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
Louisiana's 64 Parishes: Fast Facts
Louisiana's parishes in alphabetical order or chronological order by date of creation with parish seat, date of creation, origin of the parish name and principal industries listed.
louisiana • parish • parishes • names • industry
Louisiana's parishes in alphabetical order or chronological order by date of creation with parish seat, date of creation, origin of the parish name and principal industries listed.
louisiana • parish • parishes • names • industry
The Life of George Washington
George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.
george washington • the french and indian wars • washington and the american revolution • thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton
George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.
george washington • the french and indian wars • washington and the american revolution • thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton
The Life of James K Polk
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
Funding Trade
While the federal government set up a series of rules governing trade with Indian nations, they did not provide for the mechanisms of that trade.
intercourse act of 1793 • george washington • federal appropriations for trade with indian natio • trading houses • economic relations
While the federal government set up a series of rules governing trade with Indian nations, they did not provide for the mechanisms of that trade.
intercourse act of 1793 • george washington • federal appropriations for trade with indian natio • trading houses • economic relations
Henry Knox: Visionary General
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
henry knox • visionary general • biography • mark puls • secretary of war
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
henry knox • visionary general • biography • mark puls • secretary of war
Music for Presidents' Day
This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."
aaron copland’s lincoln’s portrait • music for presidents' day • music for george washington • david and ginger hildebrand • colonial and federalist music
This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."
aaron copland’s lincoln’s portrait • music for presidents' day • music for george washington • david and ginger hildebrand • colonial and federalist music
Nourse's Dream Became National Cathedral
Joseph Nourse dreamed of a church on his land. Two centuries later Washington's National Cathedral was finished.
keywords: joseph nourse • national cathedral • washington national cathedral • president washington • george washington
Joseph Nourse dreamed of a church on his land. Two centuries later Washington's National Cathedral was finished.
keywords: joseph nourse • national cathedral • washington national cathedral • president washington • george washington
Patenting Creativity
Inventions are wonderful things. They improve the quality of life for people. By protecting inventor's inventions, governments encourage further creativity.
patent protection • issuing patents • protecting inventors • u.s. patent office • thomas jefferson
Inventions are wonderful things. They improve the quality of life for people. By protecting inventor's inventions, governments encourage further creativity.
patent protection • issuing patents • protecting inventors • u.s. patent office • thomas jefferson
Robert E. Lee - Confederate Hero
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
The Lee-Jackson Foundation for Students in Virginia
The description and requirements for the Lee-Jackson Foundation scholarship fund.
scholarship • money for college • college aid • college money • financial aid
The description and requirements for the Lee-Jackson Foundation scholarship fund.
scholarship • money for college • college aid • college money • financial aid
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
A History of Dentures
The precursors to modern dentures have a surprisingly vast history, with the first evidence of them being used by humans dating back to about 6500 years ago.
dentures • history of dentures • origins of dentures • the first dentures • false teeth
The precursors to modern dentures have a surprisingly vast history, with the first evidence of them being used by humans dating back to about 6500 years ago.
dentures • history of dentures • origins of dentures • the first dentures • false teeth
America's Banking System
Alexander Hamilton's Federalists and Thomas Jefferson's Republicans fought bitterly over the morality and legality of a national banking system. Now it's being reexamined
america banking system • physician david hosack • banks would own americans someday • alexander hamilton federalists • thomas jefferson republicans
Alexander Hamilton's Federalists and Thomas Jefferson's Republicans fought bitterly over the morality and legality of a national banking system. Now it's being reexamined
america banking system • physician david hosack • banks would own americans someday • alexander hamilton federalists • thomas jefferson republicans
Bike the Mount Vernon Trail, Virginia, USA
From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.
bike • bike trail • mount vernon • mt vernon • george washington
From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.
bike • bike trail • mount vernon • mt vernon • george washington
Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Conservatives Versus Liberals
Throughout American political history, conservatives and liberals have been battling for control of the government.
conservatives • liberals • american politics • jeffersonians • jacksonians
Throughout American political history, conservatives and liberals have been battling for control of the government.
conservatives • liberals • american politics • jeffersonians • jacksonians
Do I Need a Copyright?
Artists, inventors, and innovative business owners who want to make money from their work should seek advice on protecting valuable assets.
copyright law • patent registration • trademarks • intellectual property • williamsburg va
Artists, inventors, and innovative business owners who want to make money from their work should seek advice on protecting valuable assets.
copyright law • patent registration • trademarks • intellectual property • williamsburg va
Eighteenth Century Farmers
The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.,The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.
early america • energy day life • history • farming • eighteenth century
The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.,The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.
early america • energy day life • history • farming • eighteenth century
Hampton Plantation State Park
The home of South Carolina's first poet laureate, Archibald Rutledge, is open for public tours.
archibald rutledge • poet laureate • mcclellanville • south carolina • hampton plantation
The home of South Carolina's first poet laureate, Archibald Rutledge, is open for public tours.
archibald rutledge • poet laureate • mcclellanville • south carolina • hampton plantation
How President George W. Bush Will Leave Office
The only no-frills event amid all the ceremonial extravagance of President-elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration will be the final exit of President George W. Bush.
president george w. bush • president-elect barack obama • inauguration • dick cheney • joe biden
The only no-frills event amid all the ceremonial extravagance of President-elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration will be the final exit of President George W. Bush.
president george w. bush • president-elect barack obama • inauguration • dick cheney • joe biden
President and the Wilson Wives
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
Qualified To Be President
Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind?
presidential candidates' experience • choosing presidents • qualifications for president • great presidents • underperforming presidents
Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind?
presidential candidates' experience • choosing presidents • qualifications for president • great presidents • underperforming presidents
Rev War Officers Start Society of the Cincinnati
The Revolutionary War had ended. Across the nation Continental Army officers were organizing the Society of the Cincinnati, America's oldest patriotic organization.
revolutionary war • american revolution • society of the cincinnati • lineage society • general john sullivan
The Revolutionary War had ended. Across the nation Continental Army officers were organizing the Society of the Cincinnati, America's oldest patriotic organization.
revolutionary war • american revolution • society of the cincinnati • lineage society • general john sullivan
Revisions to the Intercourse Act
Under the leadership of President George Washington, the United States reaffirmed its policy of fair trade with Indian tribes in 1793.
trade and intercourse act • 1793 revisions to • relations with indian tribes • george washington and • criminal penalties for crimes on indian land
Under the leadership of President George Washington, the United States reaffirmed its policy of fair trade with Indian tribes in 1793.
trade and intercourse act • 1793 revisions to • relations with indian tribes • george washington and • criminal penalties for crimes on indian land
Roots of Assimilation
From the Colonial Period, white settlers have made efforts to cultivate Indian tribes--a policy known as assimilation.
assimilation • indian sovereignty • george washington • henry knox • office of indian trade
From the Colonial Period, white settlers have made efforts to cultivate Indian tribes--a policy known as assimilation.
assimilation • indian sovereignty • george washington • henry knox • office of indian trade
The Whiskey Rebellion by William Hogeland
Hogeland's book brings to life the economic distress of the rebels, the heavy hand of the federal government, and the peace efforts of moderates.
the whiskey rebellion • william hogeland • western pennsylvania • mingo creek association • hugh henry brackenridge
Hogeland's book brings to life the economic distress of the rebels, the heavy hand of the federal government, and the peace efforts of moderates.
the whiskey rebellion • william hogeland • western pennsylvania • mingo creek association • hugh henry brackenridge
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
Ag Facts of the Eighteenth Century
Agriculture in the 18th century was a hard lifestyle. Farmers were fighting to establish their rights under the new government. See how things were different -- and the same.
eighteenth century • farming • facts • whiskey rebellion • shay's rebellion
Agriculture in the 18th century was a hard lifestyle. Farmers were fighting to establish their rights under the new government. See how things were different -- and the same.
eighteenth century • farming • facts • whiskey rebellion • shay's rebellion
America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
Americans Revolt Over Whiskey
Rebellion against a whiskey tax tested the new U.S. Constitution and set the precedent for future conflicts between Americans and their government.
whiskey rebellion • pennsylvania • virginia • maryland • kentucky
Rebellion against a whiskey tax tested the new U.S. Constitution and set the precedent for future conflicts between Americans and their government.
whiskey rebellion • pennsylvania • virginia • maryland • kentucky
Barack's Breakfast as a Nutrition Guide
America's health care is too expensive and inaccessible. A daily digital journal explaining President Obama's breakfast would be an initiative in preventative medicine.
barack’s breakfast • preventive medicine • inflammatory breakfast • cure for healthcare • national nutrition guide
America's health care is too expensive and inaccessible. A daily digital journal explaining President Obama's breakfast would be an initiative in preventative medicine.
barack’s breakfast • preventive medicine • inflammatory breakfast • cure for healthcare • national nutrition guide
Book Review: The Whiskey Rebellion
The series of events in the 1790s, which pitted federalists against anti-federalists, sometimes called the Whiskey Rebellion, was the epilogue to the Revolution.
the whiskey rebellion • thomas p. slaughter • alexander hamilton • george washington • tax history
The series of events in the 1790s, which pitted federalists against anti-federalists, sometimes called the Whiskey Rebellion, was the epilogue to the Revolution.
the whiskey rebellion • thomas p. slaughter • alexander hamilton • george washington • tax history
C&O and B&O Use Picks and Shovels in Great Race
One of the most competitive industrial races in America's history occurred out of public view, on 185 miles of wilderness lining the banks of the Potomac River.
c&o • b&o • rivals use picks and shovels • canal vs. railroad • ohio valley markets prize
One of the most competitive industrial races in America's history occurred out of public view, on 185 miles of wilderness lining the banks of the Potomac River.
c&o • b&o • rivals use picks and shovels • canal vs. railroad • ohio valley markets prize
Fort Massac State Park in Illinois
Nature and American history combine for a great low budget family trip at this Southern Illinois state park, situated on the Ohio River.
illinois • fort massac • state park • nature • free
Nature and American history combine for a great low budget family trip at this Southern Illinois state park, situated on the Ohio River.
illinois • fort massac • state park • nature • free
George Washington's Thanksgiving
There are several holidays on the American calendar bearing religious origins. Thanksgiving is the only one that specifically calls us to pray.
thanksgiving • washington • purpose • god • christian
There are several holidays on the American calendar bearing religious origins. Thanksgiving is the only one that specifically calls us to pray.
thanksgiving • washington • purpose • god • christian
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