Tag Archives: Secretary of State Daniel Webster

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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Thank You, John Tyler

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Feather Foster

The Whig party wasn’t really a political party per se, in 1840. It was more a conglomeration of frictional, factional and sectional needs and angsts, and would remain so for the rest of its short 12-year-run. The frictional part centered … 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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