WILLIAMSBURG — A new biography of former first lady Julia Gardiner Tyler examines the evolving role of presidential spouses, her relationship with the press and a reputation shaped by decades of historical misconceptions. Christopher J. Leahy and Sharon Williams Leahy, a…
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 5, 2024. On Nov. 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote in the presidential election; she was later arrested and charged with “knowingly voting without having a lawful right…
Posted by: Katie McCarthy This post was written by Monica Smith, Chief of Informal Learning at the Library of Congress. On March 31, 1776, as tensions between American colonists and the British government were reaching the boiling point, Abigail Adams (1744-1818) wrote to…
On this day in the year 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially established Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday. WASHINGTON (WHSV) - On this day in the year 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially established Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a…
Ever since Saint Sava reconciled his brothers Stefan and Vukan over the relics of their father Stefan Nemanja, as they were at odds over the throne and over whose ruling precedence mattered more, a conflict that turned into a bloody,…
Commentary by Andrew Wright As Election Day approaches, it is easy to take the act of voting for granted. For women in Carmel, however, the right to vote was hard fought and took decades to secure. The Quakers who founded…
A web search of voting rights museums in the United States yields two locations, with one in Illinois: the Project XV Museum, roughly 90 miles southwest of Chicago in a town called El Paso. It’s built on the legacy of David…
Atlanta, USA – The name of American leader Martin Luther King Jr. has become one of the most prominent historical figures in the United States, after the country dedicated a national day to commemorate his birthday. This was done in honor…
124 results for "Prison" Our 2027 calendar is now available to order online. We believe that honest history has the power to guide our future. Our award-winning wall calendar is a powerful tool for learning about and engaging with our nation’s history…
Ceremony in Annapolis comes on anniversary of end of slavery in Maryland, ongoing celebration of nation’s founding A nearly forgotten part of Maryland’s Revolutionary War history is now permanently enshrined on the grounds of the Maryland State House. A new…
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