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john adams and the pilgrims

Today we visited the homes of John Adams (and later, John Quincy Adams).  Those two guys were brilliant.  They were both extraordinary lawyers who gave up a lucrative career in law for public service.  John Adams was a major player … Continue reading

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lexington and concord

Today my sister had to go to work, so my parents and I travelled to Concord and Lexington, and visited some amazing battle sites and homes of classic authors.  We were unable to visit Louisa May Alcott’s home, but we … Continue reading

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today in history, 4-30

On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office and became the first US president under the new Constitution.  He was elected unanimously by the electoral college, and to this day remains the only president who has ever … Continue reading

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