Originally posted on Emerging Revolutionary War Era:
Part One When I was completing my graduate degree in American history from George Mason University a few years back, I took on the challenge of trying to examine the motivations of American soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. The basis was to examine, “why they fought” if…
Author: historypresent
from Clio: Portsmouth, NH
Hey folks, there have been some interesting developments regarding the Clio app. For those who are unfamiliar, Clio is an app that connects users to historic locations. A user who may be in, or will soon visit, a given area can access entries that detail many of that area’s historic sites. Each entry provides the…
Hardship and Tragedy
Originally posted on Firelands History Website:
George Woodruff and the other men started work the day after they arrived at Village House, clearing enough land to plant corn that spring. The soil in the area was a clay loam “well suited for agriculture, but before they could take advantage of its fertility, they needed to…
Book Review: Founding Rivals
Chris DeRose, Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and the Election That Saved a Nation (Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2011). Before serving the young United States as President, or as Secretary of State, James Madison and James Monroe each eventually served the new republic in Congress. In the nation’s first election…
Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, Mrs. History and I wish each of you a Merry Christmas!
Thunder, the Dog
He always sat near me as I wrote, or read, or slept. Taking a few days off. I apologize in advance for not responding.
Review: Presidential Wit and Wisdom
I was recently gifted this brilliant little book, a great quick read, containing selected quotes of various U.S. presidents. This book would be the perfect gift for any person interested in U.S. history. Here are two selections from James Madison and a bonus track from William Henry Harrison.
Georges Nadon – Spitfire pilot, flew 277 sorties
Originally posted on Aviation Trails:
War creates some remarkable heroes. It makes people perform beyond the limits of normal human endurance; through immense pain and suffering, these heroes are able to perform duties beyond those expected or even believed possible. There were many airmen who carried out these duties with little or no recognition for…
Travel: Charlottesville, VA
Part 1: James Monroe’s Highland
Thanksgiving in the U.S.
You are each among the many things for which I am thankful.
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