Tag Archives: Henry Adams

Henry Adams on Adam Badeau and Ulysses S. Grant

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

On April 29, 1885, as Ulysses S. Grant was in the last stretch of writing his memoirs—and in the last stages of his terminal throat cancer—a story appeared in one of the New York newspapers that claimed Grant was not … Continue reading →

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Henry Adams on Rooney Lee

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

As the grandson and great-grandson of American presidents, Henry Brooks Adams came from one of the most distinguished of all New England families. Yet, as a student at Harvard University from 1854-8, this scion of the Yankee-est of all Yankee … Continue reading →

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The Storm Burst, 1861

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

“On April 13 the storm burst and rolled several hundred thousand young men like Henry Adams into the surf of a wild ocean, all helpless like himself, to be beaten about for four years by the waves of war.” — … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Historical Person: Who’s On The Blog Header?

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

A logo is supposed to “brand” whatever it represents. A logo is supposed to tell something about that item, company, or institution at first glance. While some might consider it a stretch to say a two week blog series needs … Continue reading →

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