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Philip Livingston Attends All The Congresses
Nov 18

Nov 18 Philip Livingston Attends All The Congresses

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Philip Livingston was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Philip Livingston Attends The Albany Congress
Nov 17

Nov 17 Philip Livingston Attends The Albany Congress

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Philip Livingston had a long career organizing New York before he signed the Declaration of Independence.

Federalist #4 - John Jay - Federalist Fidays
Nov 16

Nov 16 Federalist #4 - John Jay - Federalist Fidays

Jason Mandresh
Federalist Fridays

In Federalist #4 John Jay is continuing his discussion on the fashion by which the Constitution will protect the United States from Foreign Powers.

The Edwards Brothers Fight Tyranny Together
Nov 15

Nov 15 The Edwards Brothers Fight Tyranny Together

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Marshall, Enoch and Evan Edwards all served their country in varying capacities during the Revolutionary War.

3 Founders With A Worse Reputation Than They Deserve
Nov 14

Nov 14 3 Founders With A Worse Reputation Than They Deserve

Jason Mandresh
Studies

A look into the lives of a few Founders who deserve better.

William Hooper Isn't A Loyalist...Despite What You Heard
Nov 12

Nov 12 William Hooper Isn't A Loyalist...Despite What You Heard

Jason Mandresh
Bios

William Hooper signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of North Carolina.

Meriwether Lewis Explores A Continent
Nov 10

Nov 10 Meriwether Lewis Explores A Continent

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Meriwether Lewis served as President Thomas Jefferson’s personal secretary.

Federalist #3 - John Jay - Federalist Friday
Nov 9

Nov 9 Federalist #3 - John Jay - Federalist Friday

Jason Mandresh
Federalist Fridays

Federalist Paper #3 discusses the reasons a Federal Government would maintain peace with foreign nations.

Charles Wilson Peale Paints The Revolutionaries
Nov 8

Nov 8 Charles Wilson Peale Paints The Revolutionaries

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Charles Wilson Peale was the portrait artist who gave us Founding faces to put on our money.

Johann de Kalb Surveys The Revolutionary Landscape
Nov 7

Nov 7 Johann de Kalb Surveys The Revolutionary Landscape

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Baron de Kalb was a German who came to America and served as a Major General in the Continental Army.

Martha Washington - The First First Lady
Nov 6

Nov 6 Martha Washington - The First First Lady

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States.

Jonathan Blanchard Goes Off In An Extraordinary Manner
Nov 5

Nov 5 Jonathan Blanchard Goes Off In An Extraordinary Manner

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Jonathan Blanchard was a longtime Attorney General of New Hampshire.

Caleb Brewster Row Row Row's His Boat
Nov 4

Nov 4 Caleb Brewster Row Row Row's His Boat

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Caleb Brewster was a member of Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.

Federalist #2 - John Jay - Federalist Fridays
Nov 2

Nov 2 Federalist #2 - John Jay - Federalist Fridays

Jason Mandresh
Federalist Fridays

The Federalist #2, ‘Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence,’ was written by John Jay.

Samuel Hardy Nominates A Minister
Nov 1

Nov 1 Samuel Hardy Nominates A Minister

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Samuel Hardy nominated Thomas Jefferson as Minister to France.

John Bill Ricketts - The Circus Comes To Town
Oct 31

Oct 31 John Bill Ricketts - The Circus Comes To Town

Jason Mandresh
Bios

John Bill Ricketts brought the circus to the United States.

Culper Spy Tour Review - Revolutionary Site Review
Oct 30

Oct 30 Culper Spy Tour Review - Revolutionary Site Review

Jason Mandresh
Revolutionary Sites

A review of the Culper Spy Trail hosted by Tri-Spy Tours.

John Price Posey Hangs For His Crimes
Oct 29

Oct 29 John Price Posey Hangs For His Crimes

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Posey was hung for arson at a pivotal time in American history.

Ezekiel Polk Teaches A President Politics
Oct 28

Oct 28 Ezekiel Polk Teaches A President Politics

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Ezekiel Polk was an officer in the Continental Army and a pioneer of modern Tennessee.

Mordecai Gist Redefines Dandy
Oct 27

Oct 27 Mordecai Gist Redefines Dandy

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Mordecai Gist was a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War.

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