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Daniel Tompkins: absentee vice president
Daniel Tompkins
May 22, 2012
New York Governor Daniel Tompkins served ably during the War of 1812. However, the war sapped his health, energy and finances. His accomplishments...
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The War of 1812: disaster at Queenston Heights (October 13, 1812)
war of 1812
May 11, 2012
The United States and Great Britain went to war in 1812. The British hijacked American ships and kidnapped crewmembers to serve in their navy...
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America's new bicentennial: the War of 1812 and the 'Star Spangled Banner'
Military Appreciation
May 10, 2012
Today’s US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard work night and day to patrol the world’s waterways – above and below the surface;...
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Vice President Elbridge Gerry and the politics of war (1813-1814)
Elbridge Gerry
April 22, 2012
Vice President George Clinton attempted to undermine President Madison’s foreign policy. He died on April 20, 1812 leaving the vice...
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The British burn Washington
war of 1812
February 27, 2012
America experienced its most embarrassing military defeat in 1814. The British attacked Washington D.C. directly and burnt it to the ground. Prior...
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George Clinton serving two presidents
Vice Presidents
February 24, 2012
George Clinton turned 65 in 1804. Despite his advanced age for the period, Thomas Jefferson selected the New Yorker for his running mate. Unlike...
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Celebrate President's Day and honor Black History Month both at Montpelier
black history month
February 16, 2012
While travel isn't supposed to be efficient - whisking tourists to sites that do double duty - Montpelier in Virginia does offer the...
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Top 10 Moments of the 1810s
Napoleonic Wars
January 22, 2012
The Napoleonic Wars dominated the 1810s. The wars represented a continuation of the French Revolution dating to 1789. Eventually, the European...
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A brief look at Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering
January 3, 2012
Gerrymandering is theprocessused to establish the boundaries of congressional districts to partisan advantage and protect incumbents. On occasion,...
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Presidential Legacies part I: Washington to Monroe
George Washington
October 5, 2011
Many presidents obsess over their legacy. No one wants to be regarded a failure in the history books. The modern media plays into this with their...
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