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Travel: Follow in the footsteps of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on their 1786 journey through the English countryside f1 John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were American patriots, coframers of the Declaration of Independence, the second and third U.S.presidents.Sometimes friends,sometimes rivals,they lived in tandem through America's difficult ...
Abigail Adams revised: New book paints a different portrait of famed first lady
University of Richmond history professor and author Woody Holton will lecture about his just-published Free Press biography, "Abigail Adams: A Life," on Tuesday at the Adams National Historical Park.
New book calls White House a house next doora
New book calls White House - house next door' A new book explores its history and how it has changed through the years This photograph from 1860, provided by the New York Public Library, shows a stereoscopic view of the White House, and is featured in the book, "Dream House: the White House as an American Home" which chronicles the history of the ...
America, the choice is yours... The real revolution that's going on right now is limited government vs.
History buff makes even federalism fun
John Peterson doesn't rule with an iron fist - he works with cartoons, laughter and respect instead.
Joe Klein Accuses Fox News Of Sedition
I agree with his overall point . Tactically, I don't think the Obama administration is doing itself any favors with its war on Fox News.
White House: Making honey, honey
Apparently, the White House is minding its own bee's wax lately. In the gardens of the South Lawn, which has hosted a hive of activity since the new first family moved in, working bees are turning out gallons of honey.
A reliable and versatile character actor, and occasional lead in television and film for almost two decades, David Morse rose to fame in the early 1980s as a tragedy-plagued doctor on "St. Elsewhere" . The.... A reliable and versatile character actor, and occasional lead in television and film for almost two decades, David Morse rose to fame in the ...
Web revs up U.S. tradition of political incivility
It has been nearly a year since Barack Obama, running as a uniter and not a divider, was elected president by the largest margin in 20 years.
30 Rock, John Adams sweep Emmys
Emmy newcomer Mad Men took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night, besting House, Dexter, Damages and Boston Legal.
CNN Panel Discussion: Do Obama's Attacks On Fox News Help Him Or Hurt Him?
Oct 11 2009 12:00AM http://sayanythingblog.com/index.php An interesting discussion, particularly in that it's forcing CNN to talk about Fox News: There's a bit of a trend here that liberals, one would hope, are learning from.
He's had quite enough : I decided to start blogging from the grave due to the preponderance of mistruths and inaccuracies that have spread across the people by virtue of biographical books and television series.
David Brooks / Syndicated columnist | The next culture war: economic restraint
Centuries ago, historians came up with a classic theory to explain the rise and decline of nations.
Mad Men, 30 Rock among Emmy winners
'Mad Men' and '30 Rock' were among the main winners at last nights 61st Emmy Awards in the US.
Amnesty is back, and with a vengeance. This was the dominant theme I heard at this week's annual talk-radio gabfest in Washington sponsored by the Federation for American Immigration Reform , the country's leading anti-amnesty organization.
A president speaks to America's children
President Obama's announcement that he was going to address school children in a nationally televised speech produced a fury of opposition from conservatives.
Capital Culture: East Room where the action is
Sure, the West Wing gets the glory. But the East Room gets the action. Indispensable, yet overshadowed by more famous rooms like the Oval Office, the roomy space at the end of the White House's first floor is more than a hub of activity.
Eva Green and Ewan McGregor in an Apocalyptic Romance
French actress Eva Green was given quite the shove into stardom when the landed the role as Bond girl Vesper Lynd alongside Daniel Craig's James Bond in 2006's Casino Royale .A ScreenDaily reports now Green is starring alongside another top notch British actor in David Mackenzie's tentatively titled new film Last Word , also starring Ewan McGregor ...
What Would George Washington Do?
That's the author trapped in there somewhere, channeling the first president After Julie and I watched the John Adams miniseries on HBO, I had two reactions.
Michael K. Dakota/Gazette Seniors Ethan Rice and Melanie Nuessen listen to President Obama's speech during American Government class at Emporia High School.
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