Tag Archives: David McCullough

1797 – The Inauguration of John Adams

Posted on February 16, 2004 by sheila

David McCullough on the inauguration of John Adams (March 4, 1797): The room was filled to overflowing, every seat taken by members of the House and Senate, justices of the Supreme Court, heads of departments, the diplomatic corps, and many … Continue reading →

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1789: The Inauguration of George Washington

Posted on February 16, 2004 by sheila

Exerpt from David McCullough’s John Adams: On the day of his inauguration, Thursday, April 30 1789, Washington rode to Federal Hall in a canary-yellow carriage pulled by six white horses and followed by a long column of New York militia … Continue reading →

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John Adams, 1779 – the writing of the Massachusetts Constitution

Posted on February 16, 2004 by sheila

From David McCullough’s John Adams: On Adams’ writing of “A Constitution or Form of Government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts” – completed on October 30, 1779 (Adams’ 44th birthday) The work was to be his alone, and if ever he … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson: “We hold these truths to be self-evident”

Posted on February 16, 2004 by sheila

Excerpt from David McCullough’s John Adams [Jefferson] worked rapidly [on writing the Declaration of Independence] and, to judge by surviving drafts, with a sure command of his material. He had none of his books with him, nor needed any, he … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming American History

Posted on May 16, 2003 by sheila

Just read this. I knew there was a reason why I loved David McCullough as an author. In this interview, he takes on the way history books are written today. He attacks the lack of knowledge kids today have of … Continue reading →

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