My First Vote (The story of My First Vote is factual; however, I have chosen to obscure some details in the interest of privacy.) I developed my lifelong passion for voting at an early age. My father, a World War … Continue reading
On Monday, February 18th, 1861, a frail 98-year-old man stood on a festooned platform in Syracuse, New York, and shook the hand of President-elect Abraham Lincoln. The moment was profoundly moving for Lincoln. As Lincoln shook the hand of Reverend … Continue reading
In this exciting and thought provoking presentation, we will examine the roots of the Revolution. The American colonies were prosperous and enjoyed unprecedented freedom from the rule of the British empire. So what went wrong? Why did the Continental Congress … Continue reading
In this exciting and thought-provoking presentation, we will examine the roots of the Revolution. The American colonies were prosperous and enjoyed unprecedented freedom from the rule of the British empire. So what went wrong? Why did the Continental Congress feel … Continue reading
Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence – many … Continue reading