Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. Here is his story.
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Who’s Who in the American Revolution: John Hancock
You probably know the name John Hancock, but do you know anything about the man behind the famous name? Here is the story of this American patriot.
William McKinley: The Imperial President
Join me today as we explore the life of William McKinley, the twenty-fifth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero and dedicated public servant navigated economic policies...
The Creation and History of the YMCA
It is the name of a popular song by The Village People, but the YMCA is far more than that. It is a group that goes back more than one and a half centuries. It was created to provide wholesome...
Common-Law Marriages: A Closer Look at Marriage Records #4
What do you do if you can’t find a marriage record, bond, or banns, no matter where you look? Fortunately, there are alternative ways to find a marriage date, or record that a marriage took place...
The Seventh Amendment: The Bill of Rights
The Founding Fathers really wanted to make sure that the common, everyday people of America would have fair and equal legal rights, no matter their wealth or status in society. They wanted everyone...
The Second Amendment: The Bill of Rights
The 2nd Amendment is a simple one, coming in at just one sentence. Yet, it is the one that people in the United States argue the most about today regarding its meaning. This is a description of that...
The Eighth Amendment: The Bill of Rights
The Eighth Amendment to the Bill of Rights is the one that has the prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. This is what the Eighth Amendment tells us about our protections.
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1780s?
The 1780s were a decade of transition from the Age of Enlightenment to the Industrial Revolution. It was big on philosophy, laying the foundations of modern philosophy we still use today. The...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1840s?
The 1840s are not usually talked about a lot in the history books, but that does not mean there was not much going on in this decade. In fact, the 1840s were a decade of innovation and discovery...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1830s?
The 1830s were the decade that laid the foundations for the Industrial Revolution. This means that a lot of prototype inventions and preliminary discoveries were made that were the basis of many of...