As we continue through our The Forgotten Seconds series—exploring the lives of vice presidents who never became president—we now turn to one of the most unusual figures ever to hold the office...
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The Sacrifices of Daniel D. Tompkins
Early Family Roots in New York and England Daniel D. Tompkins was born on June 21, 1774, in the town of Scarsdale in Westchester County, New York. He came into a world still under British rule, just...
Why does Easter’s date change?
Is it confusing for you to determine when Easter is going to be every year? You're not alone. Most people would have no idea if they didn't consult their calendars or the Internet. But, there is a...
Inside the 1860 Census
The 1860 U.S. Census might be one of the most emotionally charged documents in early American history. On the surface, it looks similar to 1850—names, ages, occupations, birthplaces, property values...
Inside the 1850 Census
By the time the 1850 U.S. Census was taken, the United States was no longer a slow-growing collection of coastal settlements. It was a booming, restless, coast-to-coast land of contradictions. The...
Inside the 1840 Census
The 1840 U.S. Census might be early American recordkeeping’s most overlooked turning point. It still looks like the older ones—just one name listed, a page full of tick marks, and plenty of...