The Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington’s little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
They were called the “Soldiers In Petticoats,” “Iron Jawed Angels” and “Suffragettes.” After a battle that spanned the 18th and 20th centuries, generations of brilliant, determined women fought for the right to vote. 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of American … Continue reading
The Founding Father never gave a moment’s thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term “First Lay” itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of “First Lady” were … Continue reading
The Founding Father never gave a moment’s thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term “First Lay” itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of “First Lady” were … Continue reading
Who could have predicted that an 818 page biography of America’s first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate and … Continue reading