Sarah Wentworth Morton was a popular poet during the first five Presidential Administrations.
Washington Secures Washington - The Tactics Used to Purchase America's Capital
The process of purchasing the land which became Washington, DC was not as cut and dry as it might appear on the surface.
Completing the Capitol - Charles Bulfinch Finishes Washington
Charles Bulfinch was the first professional architect in the United States.
The Cost of Revolution: James Swan Buys America's Debt to France
James Swan was a wealthy Patriot who bought the debt that the United States owed France.
How the Philadelphia Mutiny Created the District of Columbia
The Philadelphia Mutiny was an uprising of soldiers who threatened the Continental Congress in the waning days of the Revolutionary War.
The Structure of Impeachment- Federalist #65
In Federalist #65 Alexander Hamilton discusses a topic that is currently all over the news…impeachment.
Executing Officers - The Pompton Mutiny of the New Jersey Line
The New Jersey men involved with the Pompton Mutiny were met with a severe punishment.
The Pennsylvania Line Mutiny of 1781
Pennsylvania Line Mutiny of 1781 was a fascinating rebellion from within the Continental Army.
William Jackson - Secretary at the Constitutional Convention
William Jackson’s most notable contribution to the American Founding was his work as the Secretary for the Constitutional Convention.
Samuel Elbert Plays David to the British Navy's Goliath - The Battle of Fredrica River
The Battle of Fredrica River saw a small group of Patriot boats defeat a group of much larger British Navy ships.
Nicholas Biddle's Ship Explodes - The Battle of Barbados
Nicholas Biddle was one of the most successful Captains of the Continental Navy before he met a tragic end.
Michael Hillegas Gets Hired as Treasurer of the United States
Michael Hillegas was the longtime Treasurer of the United States…before the Constitution!
John Jay's Last Defense - Federalist #64
In Federalist #64 John Jay discusses why the House of Representatives is excluded from international diplomacy.
George Clymer Buys Worthless Coin
George Clymer signed both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Franchising Franklin - The Timothy Family Bring Poor Richard to South Carolina
The Timothy Family had a lot of firsts in American history…from being the first franchisees to the first women to operate a print shop.
Benjamin Mecom's Disappearance - Ben Franklin's Failed Nephew
Benjamin Mecom was a nephew of Benjamin Franklin who failed to join the family trade.
Ben Franklin's Favorite Sister - The Tragic Life of Jane Mecom
Jane Franklin Mecom was the younger sister of Benjamin Franklin.
James Franklin's Press - The Education of Benjamin Franklin
James Franklin had the second printing press in the British Colonies and used it to train his younger brother, Benjamin, for one of the most important careers in American history.
America's Longest Serving Generals - The Team of George Gibson and Thomas Jesup
George Gibson and Thomas Jesup were appointed Commissary and Quartermaster General, respectively, by President James Monroe.
A Due Sense of National Character - Federalist #63
In Federalist #63 James Madison discusses the importance of the United States Senate in creating a national character for the United States.