Spiro Theodore Agnew, the 39th vice president of the United States, was born on November 9, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland. His name, though Americanized, hints at his family’s rich ethnic...
Author - Will Moneymaker
Spanish Moss: Tangled in History, Legend, and Everyday Life
You’ve probably seen it if you’ve ever driven down a sleepy road in the American South—maybe through Georgia, Louisiana, or northern Florida. Long, ghostly strands of gray-green threads dangle...
Legacy and Lineage: The Power and Pitfalls of Lineage Societies
Lineage societies have long been a cornerstone of genealogical research, offering a structured way for individuals to connect with their ancestry, preserve historical records, and participate in...
Hubert Humphrey: A Legacy of Progress and Controversy
Our ongoing series, The Forgotten Seconds, explores the lives and legacies of vice presidents who never reached the presidency. These individuals played crucial roles in shaping American history, yet...
Charles Dawes: The Vice President Who Left a Lasting Mark
Charles Gates Dawes, the 30th vice president of the United States, was a man of remarkable versatility. A banker, diplomat, military general, composer, and Nobel Prize laureate, Dawes led a life...