Tag Archives: George Washington

2006 Books

Posted on December 30, 2006 by sheila

Books read this year. I actually may end up adding a couple more to the list – since I am bed-ridden at the moment and could finish 2 more books by the time the damn ball drops across the river. … Continue reading →

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1787 – George Washington

Posted on December 7, 2006 by sheila

Excerpt from Young Patriots: The Remarkable Story of Two Men, Their Impossible Plan and the Revolution That Created the Constitution – I’m halfway through it and having a great time with it. Much more to be said. But for now, … Continue reading →

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Today In History: October 19, 1781

Posted on October 19, 2006 by sheila

The surrender at Yorktown, which ended the American Revolutionary War. Cornwallis realized that aid would not come in time – and after two days of bombardment – he sent a drummer out into view, who apparently beat the rhythm of: … Continue reading →

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“… but not the British children …”

Posted on August 23, 2006 by sheila

This is absolutely NUTS. A cartoon/rap song about George Washington. It’s hysterical. (Oh, and normally I don’t do this: but there are curses involved. So you might not want to blast it out at work.) Thank you so much, Steve, … Continue reading →

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Today in History: August 17, 1790

Posted on August 17, 2006 by sheila

On August 17, 1790 George Washington came to visit the Touro Synagogue in Newport Rhode Island. Dedicated in 1763 – the building is a masterpiece – a gem – and also an architectural landmark. It’s the only existing colonial-era synagogue … Continue reading →

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The Books: “His Excellency: George Washington” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on May 15, 2006 by sheila

Daily Excerpt continues: Next book in my American history section is His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph Ellis Hard to believe but this is the last book on this particular bookshelf (at least the last one I’ve READ. I hav … Continue reading →

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The Books: “George Washington : A Life” (Willard Sterne Randall)

Posted on May 14, 2006 by sheila

Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is George Washington: A Life (Galahad Edition) by Willard Sterne Randall A huge book – this was the first biography I’ve ever read of Washington, actually. My main interests had been … Continue reading →

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Today In History: April 30, 1789

Posted on April 30, 2006 by sheila

On April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States. George Washington wrote the following on the eve of his inauguration: It is said that every man has his portion of ambition. I … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Angel in the Whirlwind : The Triumph of the American Revolution” (Benson Bobrick)

Posted on April 15, 2006 by sheila

And here is my next excerpt of the day from my library. I’m now ready to begin my American history section. I get nervous about this stuff because I am SO into it that I fear I won’t be able … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, George Washington!

Posted on February 22, 2006 by sheila

Some quotes: — PATRICK HENRY, on his return home from the first Continental Congress in 1774 was asked whom he thought was the foremost man in the group: “Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.” — GEORGE … Continue reading →

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