In 1854, Dewey entered the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, embarking on a path that would define his legacy.
Dyer: Today is Law Day, and I’m thinking about William Brewster of the Mayflower
Branded “SS” (stirrer of sedition) on his forehead, William Brewster’s ears were cut off and he was put in prison “until a convenient time.”
The Manchester vampire menace
In the early 19th century, Manchester was gripped in fear and fascination by accounts of a vampire.
“Satisfaction guaranteed or your money Back”
George Robinson Thorne and the making of Montgomery Ward.
The Barre stoneworkers’ strike of 1933
Depression-era salary cuts and harsh working conditions led Barre granite workers to go on strike. The National Guard was called out.
89 years ago today, Amelia Earhart addressed the Vermont Legislature
Amelia Earhart had an important personal connection to Vermont – the wife of the Norwich University president.
Vermont had to pay New York to join the Union
On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state!
Buffalo Soldiers, modern-day service noted at Fort Ethan Allen
The 10th Cavalry Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers, was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester in the early 1900’s.
Bufka: Washington’s 1796 farewell address
There is much more wisdom to be found here. It is a powerful tonic just to follow his words, to drink in the clarity of his thought and vision.
A melancholic legacy
The malaise of Abraham Lincoln, Part Two