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Category Archives: George Washington
James Madison and the Next Generation
The Great Little Madison Many historians include numerous worthies in the category of “Founding Fathers,” i.e. those men in mid-eighteenth century America who rose to prominence as the country established itself as a sovereign nation. Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Andrew Jackson, George Washington, James Madison, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nifty History People, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged Alexander Hamilton, American history, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, Father of the Constitution, Feather Schwartz Foster, Founding Fathers, George Washington, Henry Clay, history, James Madison, John Adams, John C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams, Presidential history, The Battle of New Orleans, Thomas Jefferson, US Constitution, US history
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Washington, Lafayette and the Bastille Key
Gentry George The Father of our Country was born into a prosperous Colonial Virginia family in 1732. His father owned substantial acreage plus successful business enterprises, but it paled compared to the thousands of acres of the much wealthier planters. … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, Nifty History People
Tagged American history, Augustine Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Feather Schwartz Foster, General George Washington, General Lafayette, George Washington, George Washington high opinion of Lafayette, George Washington's father, history, King Louis XVI, Lafayette and the American Revolution, Lafayette and the French Revolution, Mount Vernon, Presidential history, The Bastille, The Estates General, the fall of the Bastille, The Marquis de Lafayette, The Rights of Man, Thomas Jefferson, US history
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The Presidents and the Exes: Part I
Ex-Presidents in General: The Early Fellows It’s lonely at the top. Just about every President has said so. Most come with their own agendas and plans, and all will quickly learn that they can go awry quickly. Some wonderful intentions can … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Franklin Pierce, George Washington, James Buchanan, James K. Polk, James Madison, James Monroe, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Tyler, Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, Presidential history, US history, White House history
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John Quincy and Louisa Adams: The Rouge Story
John Quincy Adams was twenty-nine when he married. His bride was twenty-three. Bride and Groom By the time John Quincy Adams was eighteen and ready to enter Harvard, he was already the most cosmopolitan young man in the country. As … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nifty History People
Tagged American history, Diplomat John Quincy Adams, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Ladies, First Ladies history, First Lady History, history, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Joshua Johnson, JQA, King Frederick William III of Prussia, Louisa Adams, Louisa Catherine Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson, PResident George Washington, Presidential history, Prussian Minister John Q. Adams, Queen Louise of Prussia, US history, Vice President John Adams, White House history
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Aaron Burr and the Madisons
Despite historical innuendos, Aaron Burr was not a suitor for Dolley Payne’s hand. The Promising Burr Aaron Burr (1756-1836) had a childhood mix of tragedy and blessings. His NJ family was reasonably prosperous; his grandfather was the well-known Puritan preacher … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, James Madison, Nifty History People
Tagged Aaron Burr named guardian to Dolley's son, Aarron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, American history, Burr becomes Vice President, Burr introduces Madison to the Widow, Burr's duel with Hamilton, Congressman James Madison, Dolley loses husband and infant, Dolley Madison, Dolley Payne Todd, Dolley's relatives try to prevent her inheritance, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Ladies, First Ladies history, First Lady Dolley Madison, First Lady History, history, James Madison, NY Senator Aaron Burr, President James Madison, Presidential history, The childhood of Aaron Burr, The scandalous election of 1800, US history, Vice President Aaron Burr, VP Aaron Burr, White House history
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Poems by Presidents: The First-Ever Anthology
A Book Review Roses are red, Violets are blue, POTUSES, Politics. Poetry too? What a surprise! Editor Michael Croland has amassed a charming little array of actual poetry (ok, plus a few limericks and light verse) written by some of … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Nifty History People, Recommended Reading, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Warren G. Harding
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, James Madison, John Q. Adams, John Quincy Adams, Michael Croland, Presidential history, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, US history, Warren G. Harding, White House history, Woodrow Wilson
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George Washington: I Can’t Tell A Lie: A Book Review
Stories and legends are vastly overlooked and an under-regarded part of history. They have been around since the beginning of time. Bible stories (and indeed stories connected with all religions) abound and are treasured. Aesop’s Fables predate Empires, and are … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, Nifty History People, Recommended Reading
Tagged "The Life of George Washington", American history, Author Jim Bish, Dr. James Craik, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Wahsington, George Washington Parke Custis, George Washington's childhood, GW Mother Mary Ball Washington, history, Legends of George Washington, Mary Ball Washington, Presidential history, US history, Washington friend James Craik, Washington physician James Craik
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Eliza Monroe Hay, the Irony of Good Feelings
The Era of Good Feelings The Monroe years 1817-25, are commonly referred to as “The Era of Good Feelings,” with fair reason. The country was at peace, following a military and economic misery known as the War of 1812. The … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, James Monroe, Nifty History People, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged American history, Diplomat James Monroe, Dolley Madison, Eliza Monroe, Eliza Monroe Hay, Elizabeth Kortright, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, Elizabeth Monroe’s poor health, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Ladies, First Ladies history, First Lady History, General George Washington, George Hay, history, Hortense de Beauharnais, James Monroe, James Monroe’s resume, Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte, President James Monroe, Presidential history, Presidential hostesses, Presidential wives, Queen Consort of Holland, The Era of Good Feelings, The War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson, US history, VA Governor Thomas Jefferson, White House history
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GW: The Very First New Year’s Day Reception
George Washington held the first New Year’s Day Reception at the President’s House in New York. New York: 1790 The weather was unseasonably balmy January 1, 1790. The doors and windows were opened wide and throngs of well wishers and … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, John Adams, Nifty History People
Tagged Abigail Adams, American history, Dutch New Year’s traditions, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Ladies, First Ladies history, First Lady History, First Lady Martha Washington, George Washington, history, John Adams, MArtha Washington, New Netherlands, PResident George Washington, Presidential history, Presidential wives, Second Lady Abigail Adams, The Anglo-Dutch Wars, The Dutch in New York, The President’s House in New York, US history, Vice President John Adams, White House history, William and Mary
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