King George III (1738-1820) WHO HE WAS: King George III was the monarch of Great Britain and Ireland during the tumultuous period that included the American Revolution. He is often remembered for his role in the loss of the American colonies and his periods of mental illness, which led to the Regency era during the
John Jay (1745-1829) WHO HE WAS: John Jay was an influential American statesman and a Founding Father of the United States. He co-authored the Federalist Papers, served as the first Chief Justice of the United States, and was the Governor of New York. His diplomatic efforts were crucial to the establishment and early governance of
George Washington (1732-1799) WHO HE WAS: George Washington served as a statesman, a Founding Father, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and notably, as the first President of the United States. His leadership and vision have positioned him as an indelible icon of American history. WHAT HE SAID: “Liberty, when
Dolley Madison: Letter to Her Sister, Lucy Todd, 23 August 1814 On August 23, 1814, from the White House, Dolley Madison penned a letter to her sister Lucy Todd, detailing her plans to evacuate Washington, D.C., amid the War of 1812. While the original letter is missing, Madison provided this copy to her biographer, Margaret
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From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 27 November 1802 In this letter from James Madison to Charles Pinckney, Madison discusses the challenges faced in interactions with the Spanish Government, particularly regarding the violation of the Treaty of 1795. Madison emphasizes the significant implications this has on the Western citizens of the U.S., given the crucial
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From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 27 November 1802 In this letter from James Madison to Charles Pinckney, Madison discusses the challenges faced in interactions with the Spanish Government, particularly regarding the violation of the Treaty of 1795. Madison emphasizes the significant implications this has on the Western citizens of the U.S., given the crucial
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Louisiana Purchase Treaty: April 30, 1803 The Louisiana Purchase, one of the most momentous land deals in U.S. history, took place in 1803 when the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France. This vast region, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, doubled the size of the nation and
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President Thomas Jefferson: First Inaugural Address In Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address, delivered in Washington D.C. on March 4, 1801, he addresses the American citizenry as the newly elected third President of the United States. Jefferson conveys a profound sense of humility and acknowledges the tremendous responsibility placed upon him. He acknowledges the diversity of
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The Defense of Fort McHenry (The Star-Spangled Banner) During the War of 1812, a noted attorney named Francis Scott Key found himself in the midst of the British onslaught against Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. After enduring nearly a full day of relentless shelling, Key was certain the British would capture the fort and raise the
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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) WHO HE WAS: Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. An advocate of democracy, individual rights, and education, Jefferson also made
