In Federalist #53 James Madison elaborates on his previous discussion regarding the election of members of the House of Representatives.
Washington Irving's Involvement in Changing Literary Tastes
Washington Irving found a place in literary society during the transition from the Enlightenment era to the Romantic period.
Washington's First Inaugural Address
Washington’s first inaugural address was brief, so let’s look at what he said.
The Inauguration of George Washington
A review of the ceremonies from the day Washington was inaugurated.
Finishing the Ride - Samuel Prescott Warns Concord
Samuel Prescott was a Physician who finished Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
A Brief Sail With Washington - Samuel Blachley Webb's Revolution
Samuel Blachley Webb was an aide-de-camp to General Washington during the Revolutionary War.
Twice Removed From The Continental Army - Penuel Cheney's Malpractices
Penuel Cheney was a Surgeon in the early days of the Continental Army who demonstrated some administrative flaws under General Washington’s command.
Why Are Representatives Elected For Two Years? - Federalist #52
In Federalist #52, James Madison writes about the House of Representatives.
Washington's Secretary - Tobias Lear Records the President's Last Words
Tobias Lear was George Washington’s personal secretary and was present when the former President passed away.
Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of the Navy - The Hunt for Robert Smith
Thomas Jefferson approached several people for the position of Secretary of the Navy before finally finding Robert Smith.
John Adams Responds to the Ladies
John Adams’ response to his wife, Abigail’s, request to ‘Remember the Ladies’ was not exactly what she was hoping for.
Remembering the Lady - Abigail Adams' Most Famous Letter
Abigail Adams is may be best known for the quote ‘Remember the Ladies.’ Today we look deeper into the letter where she wrote these words.
Benjamin Stoddert's Quasi-Navy
Benjamin Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy.
The Changing Names of Mary Jefferson
Mary Jefferson was a daughter of President and Declaration of Independence author Thomas Jefferson.
Tyranny of the Majority - Federalist #51
James Madison uses Federalist #51 to explain why the Constitution is written to properly protect the people from tyranny of the majority as well as tyranny of the minority.
Samuel Wharton and the Suffering Traders
Samuel Wharton spent the Revolutionary War trying to get permission to settle land with his ‘suffering traders.’
Charles D. Cooper's Letter Starts a Duel
Charles D. Cooper had a letter intercepted which led to America’s most famous duel.
Sudden Command - Donald Campbell Leaves Quebec
During the Battle of Quebec, Donald Campbell was suddenly in charge of leading the entire Northern Department.
Fisher Ames Persuades Congress to Sign the Jay Treaty
Fisher Ames was an important member of Congress throughout the Washington Administration.
Why Are There No Public Reviews of the Government? - Federalist #50
In Federalist #50, James Madison discusses why a regular public review of the Federal Government would be a waste of time.