Parks, Presidents and Parks

James Madison – All Men Having Power Ought to be Mistrusted

Congress submitted 12 amendments for ratification as the Bill of Rights, but only 10 were approved. What happened to the other two?

Howard TanzmanMay 22, 2018Presidents Comment

The African Burial Ground and the 9/11 Memorial

The African Burial Ground and 9/11 Memorial - what can they teach us?

Howard TanzmanMay 14, 2018Potpourri, ParksComment

What did Thomas Jefferson Write for His Epitaph?

Thomas Jefferson wrote his own epitaph, but left out his Presidency and the Louisiana Purchase. What did he include?

Howard TanzmanMay 14, 2018Presidents Comments

Bunting for a Base Hit - Who are the best?

Can you guess which all-time slugger was also one of the best bunters?

BaseballHoward TanzmanApril 30, 2018Sports Comments

John Adams – an HBO MiniSeries

What was so special about John Adams that he became the subject an HBO mini-series?

Howard TanzmanApril 29, 2018Presidents Comments

Does Thomas Paine's Common Sense still make common sense?

Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense in 1776. In proportion to the population at that time, it has the largest circulation of any book published in American history. Does it stand the test of time?

Howard TanzmanApril 29, 2018Potpourri Comment

George Washington – Father of our Country?

George Washington, ‘Father of our Country’. Does he deserve the title?

Howard TanzmanApril 29, 2018PresidentsComment

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