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CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS: UNSUNG HERO
Charles Francis Adams was much like his father and grandfather. He served his country well, but never achieved the high offices he would have filled so well. Learn how his service in the Civil War helped the Union win the war.
john adams • john quincy adams • minister • the court of st. james • england
Charles Francis Adams was much like his father and grandfather. He served his country well, but never achieved the high offices he would have filled so well. Learn how his service in the Civil War helped the Union win the war.
john adams • john quincy adams • minister • the court of st. james • england
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE ADAMS FAMILY CHILDREN
The children of John Quincy Adams were an amazing collection of tragedy and success. They were part of a family legacy spanning more than five generations. One even helped keep our nation together during the Civil War and almost became the third member of his family to make it to the White House.
president • minister • court of st. james • historian • john adams
The children of John Quincy Adams were an amazing collection of tragedy and success. They were part of a family legacy spanning more than five generations. One even helped keep our nation together during the Civil War and almost became the third member of his family to make it to the White House.
president • minister • court of st. james • historian • john adams
SUBSTITUTE FIRST LADY: HARRIET LANE
President James Buchanan, the only bachelor to live in the White House, turned to his niece to act as First Lady and official White House hostess. She was a great success, unlike her uncle, and she changed the standard of what was acceptable for a lady in politics.
buchanan • lane • johnston • minster • queen victoria
President James Buchanan, the only bachelor to live in the White House, turned to his niece to act as First Lady and official White House hostess. She was a great success, unlike her uncle, and she changed the standard of what was acceptable for a lady in politics.
buchanan • lane • johnston • minster • queen victoria
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART III)
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
666: The Omen Horror Movie
Richard Donner's storming horror thriller about the anti-christ's successful first step toward world domination, is a shocking exploration of good versus evil.
omen horror movie • gregory peck • lee remick • horror thriller • anti-christ
Richard Donner's storming horror thriller about the anti-christ's successful first step toward world domination, is a shocking exploration of good versus evil.
omen horror movie • gregory peck • lee remick • horror thriller • anti-christ
London and Less Known Tourist Sites
From a Founding Father of the USA to a Victorian Punch Cartoonist, these London Museums are hidden houses of London
benjamin franklin • george washington • john adams • punch magazine • thomas carlyle
From a Founding Father of the USA to a Victorian Punch Cartoonist, these London Museums are hidden houses of London
benjamin franklin • george washington • john adams • punch magazine • thomas carlyle
Delaware's First Settlement Made by Swedes
Henry Hudson and Lord Delaware were there earlier, but Delaware's first permanent settlement in 1638 was Swedish. Their fort was named for Sweden's Queen Christina.
delaware first settlement • swedes settle delaware • historic old swedes church • henry hudson • lord delaware
Henry Hudson and Lord Delaware were there earlier, but Delaware's first permanent settlement in 1638 was Swedish. Their fort was named for Sweden's Queen Christina.
delaware first settlement • swedes settle delaware • historic old swedes church • henry hudson • lord delaware
Royal Palaces: St. James's Palace
St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.
st. james's palace • st. james palace • historic palace • london • henry viii
St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.
st. james's palace • st. james palace • historic palace • london • henry viii
THE ADAMS FAMILY
Some eccentricities in the careers and personalities of our only (so far!) father-son presidents.
adams • john adams • john quincy adams • president • minister
Some eccentricities in the careers and personalities of our only (so far!) father-son presidents.
adams • john adams • john quincy adams • president • minister
The Life of John Adams
Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was as much a political philosopher as he was a politician and the second President of the United States.
john adams • john adams american revolution • vice president john adams • john adams and thomas jefferson • john adams and george washington
Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was as much a political philosopher as he was a politician and the second President of the United States.
john adams • john adams american revolution • vice president john adams • john adams and thomas jefferson • john adams and george washington
The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva
Israeli agent, Gabriel Allon returns in Silva's latest thriller, this time not to defend Israel, but to rescue the American Ambassador to Britain's kidnapped daughter.
daniel silva novels • the secret servant • 2007 thrillers • mystery novels set in london • mystery novels set in denmark
Israeli agent, Gabriel Allon returns in Silva's latest thriller, this time not to defend Israel, but to rescue the American Ambassador to Britain's kidnapped daughter.
daniel silva novels • the secret servant • 2007 thrillers • mystery novels set in london • mystery novels set in denmark
1976 Oakland Raiders
Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.
1976 raiders • super bowl 11 • super bowl xi • raiders steelers • raiders vikings
Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.
1976 raiders • super bowl 11 • super bowl xi • raiders steelers • raiders vikings
Historic Landscapes
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
american gardens • american landscapes • american landscape gardening • american landscaping • twentieth century american gardens
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
american gardens • american landscapes • american landscape gardening • american landscaping • twentieth century american gardens
John Adams: Administration and Events (Part I)
John Adams inherited George Washington's problems with European conflicts and American neutrality. John Adams also tried to steer a neutral course, and only his determination prevented the United States from being forced to join the war between England and France. With most of the United States political leaders taking sides, Adams was almost alone in his desire for peace.
adams • washington • england • france • undeclared naval war
John Adams inherited George Washington's problems with European conflicts and American neutrality. John Adams also tried to steer a neutral course, and only his determination prevented the United States from being forced to join the war between England and France. With most of the United States political leaders taking sides, Adams was almost alone in his desire for peace.
adams • washington • england • france • undeclared naval war
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE LINCOLN BOYS
The children of Abraham Lincoln occupied the White House during the excitement and drama of the Civil War. Only one of them lived to be an adult, but all lived interesting lives.
abraham lincoln • robert lincoln • willie lincoln • tad lincoln • mary todd lincoln
The children of Abraham Lincoln occupied the White House during the excitement and drama of the Civil War. Only one of them lived to be an adult, but all lived interesting lives.
abraham lincoln • robert lincoln • willie lincoln • tad lincoln • mary todd lincoln
ANDREW JACKSON AND THE EATON AFFAIR: A NATIONAL SOAP OPERA
A social dispute over one woman's virtue brought down the entire government. Never mind Clinton and company, this was a real scandal.
andrew jackson • martin van buren • peggy eaton • john eaton • timberlake
A social dispute over one woman's virtue brought down the entire government. Never mind Clinton and company, this was a real scandal.
andrew jackson • martin van buren • peggy eaton • john eaton • timberlake
The Stars and Stripes flies in London on Thanksgiving Day
England's famed red-coated Chelsea Pensioners break with centuries old tradition on Thanksgiving Day to hoist the Stars and Stripes over the hallowed portals of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Travelsleuth looks at this imposing London landmark and suggests nearby accommodation for the discerning London visitor and a pint at a 500 year old riverside pub.
london • england • britain • thanksgiving • thames
England's famed red-coated Chelsea Pensioners break with centuries old tradition on Thanksgiving Day to hoist the Stars and Stripes over the hallowed portals of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Travelsleuth looks at this imposing London landmark and suggests nearby accommodation for the discerning London visitor and a pint at a 500 year old riverside pub.
london • england • britain • thanksgiving • thames
London's Antiques Trail leads to Newby Hall
The Travelsleuth admires the expensively beautiful antiques and glitterati on display London's Grosvenor House Antiques Fair and a Roman Venus is sold at Christies for £8 million.<B>Updated 14 June</B>
london • britain • uk • grosvenor house • le meridien
The Travelsleuth admires the expensively beautiful antiques and glitterati on display London's Grosvenor House Antiques Fair and a Roman Venus is sold at Christies for £8 million.<B>Updated 14 June</B>
london • britain • uk • grosvenor house • le meridien
The Horse Guards
Horse Guards in London has a long and fascinating history with the British monarchy, government, and military splendidly displayed in the yearly Trooping the Colour.
horse guards • london • trooping the colour • royal london • henry viii
Horse Guards in London has a long and fascinating history with the British monarchy, government, and military splendidly displayed in the yearly Trooping the Colour.
horse guards • london • trooping the colour • royal london • henry viii
Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
england • britain • london • cornwall • bath
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
england • britain • london • cornwall • bath
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