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UNBELIEVABLE: John quincy adams | History Defined

In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000

A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back into focus. In 2013, archives intern Emilie Gruchow was cataloguing old manuscripts in the mansion’s hot attic when she found fragments of a document misfiled among the papers of 18th-century doctor Nicholas…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

No Second Amendment Right to Export Guns (Including to Haiti)

"John Adams, Oliver Ellsworth, Rufus King, Albert Gallatin, Robert Morris, James Monroe, Joseph Story, Jonathan Trumbull, James Madison, Henry Clay, [and] John Quincy Adams ... knew a thing or two about the Constitution."

Reason · Aug 12

"But What About My Goats?": The Roman Poet Martial on Lawyers

Reposting an item from 2015, which I've used often in my Amicus Brief Clinic, and which some of my students say they found enlightening.

Reason · Jul 9

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On America's 250th Birthday, the United States Arms the World's Tyrannies

On a Fourth of July, John Quincy Adams warned against the foreign policy that his successors would later adopt.

Reason · Jul 4

On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more

On This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Battle of Hattin, the announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, France presenting the Statue of Liberty, Philippine independence, the signing of the Freedom of Information Act, the death of Swami…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

The Conversation · Apr 6

Attacking Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away,’ Republican lawmaker warns Trump

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accuses President Donald Trump of attempting to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by launching new offensive overseas

The Independent UK · Mar 2

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Trump gets the Monroe doctrine wrong. He should take a page from Bad Bunny

The US president has twisted the 1823 doctrine to suit his quest for domination. It originally had a very different vision for the Americas

The Guardian - US · Feb 15

Which Us President Had The Highest IQ? Here Are The Top 12, Ranked

Discover which US president had the highest IQ! See the top 12 presidents ranked by their estimated IQ scores.

Bored Panda · Jul 2, 2025

Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity

America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2025

Trump speaking poorly of other presidents is uncommon, but not unheard of, in American presidential history

Former presidents don’t criticize their successors in public.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars

I teach history in Connecticut, but I grew up in Oklahoma and Kansas, where my interest in the subject was sparked by visits to local museums.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025

I asked ChatGPT, DeepSeek and other AI chatbots for 25 unusual facts about U.S. presidents for Presidents' Day

I asked 6 chatbots for 5 unusual facts about the history of the presidents in the United States and they came up with 25 unique facts.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 17, 2025

Four Presidents Who Boycotted Successors' Inaugurations

Learn about the tradition of attending successors' inaugurations and the rare instances of presidents boycotting them in American history.

The press obeys him in advance

Donald Trump brings out the worst — and it’s going to get a lot worse

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Five closest US elections: When California, New York were swing states

This US election is too close to call, say experts, but it’s not the first time.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

‘There are images no leader ever wants to be seen’: 33 pivotal US presidential moments captured on camera

From the intimate to the infamous, these pictures of US commanders-in-chief (and a few also-rans) capture moments of tragedy and hope at the heart of the White House

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

This course explores the history of contested presidential elections

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2024

‘Good for Joe’: Scranton residents back Biden’s decision to quit race

The city where the president was born is still clearly Joe Biden country – but there’s an acceptance that he had to drop out

Presidents' Diaries: Insights, Secrets, And Scrutiny

Explore the tradition of U.S. presidents keeping diaries, offering insights into their minds and leadership, despite recent controversies.

Exploring The Top 10 Political Families With Dynasties Of Leaders

Explore the legacies of prominent political families in the United States, from the Kennedys to the Cuomos.

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2023

Here’s the scary way Trump could win without the electoral or popular vote

In a ‘contingent election’, he could lose the popular vote, electoral college and all his legal cases and still end up the legal US president

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023

Hunter Biden is the latest presidential child to stain a White House reputation − but others have shined it up

Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on Sept. 14, 2023, on gun-related charges – facing a possible criminal trial while his father is campaigning for reelection. The charges relate to Hunter Biden’s alleged lying about his drug use when he purchased a gun in 2018.…

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Which three US presidents died on the fourth of July?

US celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and remembers the Founding Fathers who made it possible

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Creepy history of White House 4th July Celebrations - no beers, death and dodgy fireworks

From horse racing and festivals under Thomas Jefferson to unfortunate incidents and eerie occurrences, the Fourth of July celebrations at the White House have a storied past

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