Tag Archives: John Adams

Today in History: July 3, 1776

Posted on July 3, 2008 by sheila

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

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“For Revolution junkies, spotting the cameos makes an awfully good parlor game.”

Posted on March 11, 2008 by sheila

You’re speakin’ my language, bub. Review of the upcoming HBO miniseries about John Adams. The review has gotten me quite excited, despite the Linney factor. I’m already junkie enough to be tremendously pleased (in an inappropriate proprietary way) that the … Continue reading →

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2007 Books Read

Posted on December 31, 2007 by sheila

(in the order in which I finished them, understanding that very often I read many books at the same time). I count re-read books, by the way. I’ll include links to any posts or book excerpts I might have done … Continue reading →

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Today In History: Dec. 16, 1773

Posted on December 16, 2007 by sheila

On November 28, 1773, the Dartmouth sailed into port in Boston. It was full of tea. There had already been trouble in Philadelphia when the tea ship had tried to unload its cargo. A ship had been blown away from … Continue reading →

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June 18, 1775 “The Day; perhaps the decisive Day is come on which the fate of America depends.”

Posted on December 12, 2007 by sheila

Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams: Dearest Friend The Day; perhaps the decisive Day is come on which the fate of America depends. My bursting Heart must find vent at my pen. I have just heard that our dear … Continue reading →

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July 1st, 1774: “I am determined to be cool, if I can”

Posted on December 12, 2007 by sheila

Excerpt from letter of John Adams to his wife Abigail: Dr. Gardiner arrived here to day, from Boston, brings us News of a Battle at the Town Meeting, between Whigs and Tories, in which the Whiggs after a Day and … Continue reading →

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“Miss Adorable …”

Posted on December 11, 2007 by sheila

Here is the NY Times review of My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams, With a Foreword by Joseph J. Ellis, the newest edition of the correspondence of John and Abigail Adams. It’s nice to see that this … Continue reading →

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Saltpeter. Pins.

Posted on November 8, 2007 by sheila

I’m freaking out! Completely freaking out. A new edition of the letters of John and Abigail? With more material? And “several letters never before published”? Foreword by Joseph Ellis? Are you kidding me? I had no idea. So psyched!! One … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To Our Second President

Posted on October 30, 2007 by sheila

.. the often underappreciated (although never by the O’Malley family) John Adams. Poor man. Anyone who came after George Washington would suffer by comparison. Gandhi could come after Washington and the collective historical record would respond with a “Eh.” John … Continue reading →

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Brokeback 1776

Posted on September 30, 2007 by sheila

hahahahahaha – hysterical parody of Brokeback Mountain using footage from the movie 1776 – I love when it gets all slo-mo and romantic. I practically know 1776 by heart (“But I burn, Mr. A!!” “So do I!”) – so the … Continue reading →

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