by Gabby Scipioni | Apr 28, 2025
After two terms in office, in 1796, George Washington decided to leave his presidency days behind when he issued what would be known as one of the most remembered documents in US history: his Farewell Address. However, his Farewell Address was more than just a fancy...
by Hannah Cullum | Mar 24, 2025
Amos Doolittle’s engraving ‘The Looking Glass for 1787. A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand’ draws viewers in with its strong contrast between a clear sky with a bright shining sun and dark storm clouds. Amos Doolittle was a printmaker and engraver from...
by Jessica Muniz | Dec 10, 2024
The Creators & Process Behind the Federalist Papers The Federalist Papers were a collection of 85 different essays that focused on explaining why there should be advocation for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Created between the years of 1787-1788,...
by Niamh Campbell | Apr 29, 2024
Washington D.C. is the home of American politics, but this diplomatic district was not founded at the same time as the nation. In 1792, after years of discussions and proposals, three men – Andrew Ellicott, Samuel Hill, and Hugh T Taggart – met in Boston to draft a...
by Alyssa Kelsey | Jul 2, 2023
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was inaugurated on April 30th, 1789, and gave an inaugural address to ten thousand people.[1] This address was very important and a plea to Congress. Washington wanted a more robust constitution....