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...
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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...
John C. Breckinridge: The Youngest Vice President and Confederate General
The office of vice president has often been overshadowed by the presidency, yet throughout history, some vice presidents have left a profound mark on the nation—despite never reaching the highest...
Do You Have St. Patrick’s Day Traditions?
St. Patrick’s Day is an important Irish holiday, and has been for centuries. It is celebrated a little differently in Ireland than in the rest of the world. Here are some common Irish St. Patrick’s...
Win a Copy of The Complete Guide to Lineage Societies by Kimberly O. Nagy! (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
This giveaway has concluded. Stay tuned for our next giveaway. Are you interested in joining a lineage society but unsure where to start? Whether you’re a seasoned family historian or just beginning...
The Final Frontier: The Last States and Their Names
America didn’t just stop at thirteen colonies. As time went on, the nation kept growing, stretching further west, taking in vast new territories, and shaping them into states. Some were added because...