Jane compiled a list of best books in their own words from the War of 1812. Check out her list and discover the book that resulted from it, The Burning of the White House.
George Washington’s Near Death Miracle
On the left is a painting of George Washington as a young man by Charles Willson Peale. On the right is a photo realistic image
America 250-Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley Phillis Wheatley is one of my favorites from the American Revolution. I’m drawn to her as a writer. We know that thousands of
Common Sense: Prelude to the Declaration of Independence #America250
https://youtube.com/shorts/58Ho9NLn5Yg Common Sense turns 250 Common Sense was the most influential publication leading to the Declaration of Independence. In January 1776, an unknown writer, Thomas
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George Washington and the Army’s First Thanksgiving
George Washington and the Army’s First Thanksgiving Did the United States of America become a great nation because Americans were grateful along the way? So