Editor’s note: On Wednesday, August 3, our summer lecture series continues with Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon’s book talk about her recent … More
Tag: First Congress
April 1, 1789: The First Congress Convenes
–by William diGiacomantonio March 4, 1789 was the date assigned by the Confederation Congress for the inauguration of the new … More
George Washington’s Brush with Death (Part 2)
Part 1 of this piece on George Washington’s mysterious 1789 illness. –by William diGiacomantonio One of Smith’s fellow Representatives—also named … More
George Washington’s Brush with Death (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: Welcome to another new contributor, William diGiacomantonio, who recently joined the USCHS staff. Look for the second part … More