Tag Archives: Daniel Webster

James Madison and the Next Generation

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Feather Foster

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 →

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John Tyler: Entitlements

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Feather Foster

The Whig Party was a brand new national entity in 1840. …And Tyler Who? The Whig Party, originally formed around 1836, was an amalgam of sectional and factional differences, basically centered on their dislike for President Andrew Jackson, whether it … Continue reading →

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William Henry Harrison: The Windy Inaugural

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

William Henry Harrison was a well-known “dark horse” President – if such a thing is possible. WHH: Virginia Patrician Contrary to the myth, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) was as well-born as any First Family of Virginia could be. His family … Continue reading →

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