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John Adams’ Diary

Posted on June 29, 2007 by sheila

For the dates of Oct. 1775 – Oct. 1776: He wrote this on the inside cover: “Colonies?” (Politics shmolitics – this is my favorite entry in John Adams’ journal.) (Treasure trove)

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Today in history: March 5, 1770

Posted on March 5, 2007 by sheila

The Boston Massacre. Probably should say “massacre” – with quotation marks – since “massacre” was a bit of a stretch – and used more for propaganda purposes. Same as Paul Revere’s famous engraving – which is pretty much how we, … Continue reading →

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Today in history: March 4, 1789

Posted on March 4, 2007 by sheila

The US Constitution went into effect – and it was also chosen as the Inauguration Day for incoming presidents, which it was until the 20th century. George Washington’s first inaugural was actually on April 30, for various reasons – but … Continue reading →

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John Adams’ Book Collection

Posted on November 22, 2006 by sheila

Amazing article. I need to get up to Boston to see this collection. I MUST. I love that John Adams would argue with the authors of the books in the margins. What a mind he had. What a questioning querulous … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To Our Second President

Posted on October 30, 2006 by sheila

.. the often underappreciated (although never by the O’Malley family) John Adams. Poor man. No matter WHO came after George Washington would suffer by comparison. John Adams spent the rest of his life trying to reclaim some legacy for himself … Continue reading →

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John Adams exhibit

Posted on September 25, 2006 by sheila

A huge thank you to cousin Kerry for giving me the heads-up about this John Adams exhibit – at the Boston Public Library right now. A great article about it … the exhibit will continue on through April! So I … Continue reading →

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Today in History: July 3, 1776

Posted on July 3, 2006 by sheila

John Adams wrote to Abigail on July 3, 1776 after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 2: The Delay of this Declaration to this Time, has many great Advantages attending it. – The Hopes of Reconciliation, which … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on May 6, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams by Joseph Ellis In addition to Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Ellis has these other books which don’t qualify exactly … Continue reading →

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The Books: “John Adams” (David McCullough)

Posted on May 5, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is John Adams by David McCullough You know, I read a lot of biographies and most of them are kinda crappy. I read them for the TOPIC mainly. I have … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Adams Vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800″ (John Ferling)

Posted on May 1, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 (Pivotal Moments in American History) by John Ferling So whoo-hoo American Revolution, right? I’ll be studying it forever – it’s an … Continue reading →

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