December 2010
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Quotes About The Presidents: 12.27.10
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“He means well for his country, is always an honest man, often a wise one, but sometimes, and in some things, absolutely out of his senses.” — Benjamin Franklin on John Adams, 1783
“Whether he is spiteful, playful, witty, kind, cold, drunk, sober, angry, easy, stiff, jealous, cautious, confident, close, open, it is always in the wrong place or to the wrong person.” — James...
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“Mr. Madison is a studious scholar but his reputation as a man of abilities is a...”
– John Adams
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“Mr. Madison is a studious scholar but his reputation as a man of abilities is a...”
– John Adams
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Description of George Washington from William...
“The following are recollections of Washington, derived from repeated opportunities of seeing him during the three last years of his public life. He was over six feet in stature; of strong, bony, muscular frame, without fullness of covering, well-formed and straight. He was a man of most extraordinary physical strength. In his own house, his action was calm, deliberate, and dignified,...
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Description of George Washington from William...
“The following are recollections of Washington, derived from repeated opportunities of seeing him during the three last years of his public life. He was over six feet in stature; of strong, bony, muscular frame, without fullness of covering, well-formed and straight. He was a man of most extraordinary physical strength. In his own house, his action was calm, deliberate, and dignified,...
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Alexander Hamilton Evaluates his Baby
“You reproach me with not having said enough about our little stranger. When I wrote last, I was not sufficiently acquainted with him to give you his character. I may now assure you, that your daughter, when she sees him, will not consult you about the choice, or will only do it in respect to the rules of decorum. He is truly a very fine young gentleman, the most agreeable in his...
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Alexander Hamilton Evaluates his Baby
“You reproach me with not having said enough about our little stranger. When I wrote last, I was not sufficiently acquainted with him to give you his character. I may now assure you, that your daughter, when she sees him, will not consult you about the choice, or will only do it in respect to the rules of decorum. He is truly a very fine young gentleman, the most agreeable in his...
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Young Thomas Jefferson Fails at Romance
Dear Page,—In the most melancholy fit that ever any poor soul was, I sit down to write to you. Last night, as merry as agreeable company and dancing with Belinda in the Apollo could make me, I never could have thought the succeeding sun would have seen me so wretched as I now am ! I was prepared to say a great deal: I had dressed up, in my own mind, such thoughts as occurred to me, in...
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Young Thomas Jefferson Fails at Romance
Dear Page,—In the most melancholy fit that ever any poor soul was, I sit down to write to you. Last night, as merry as agreeable company and dancing with Belinda in the Apollo could make me, I never could have thought the succeeding sun would have seen me so wretched as I now am ! I was prepared to say a great deal: I had dressed up, in my own mind, such thoughts as occurred to me, in...
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The Thomas Jefferson Hour →
This is a radio show featuring humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson. Talks about history and politics and gardens. Answers questions from viewers and what not too. Tons of episodes to peruse.
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The Thomas Jefferson Hour →
This is a radio show featuring humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson. Talks about history and politics and gardens. Answers questions from viewers and what not too. Tons of episodes to peruse.
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“I could not help making some remarks on our three Secretaries. Hamilton has a...”
– William Maclay on the secretaries of the Treasury, State, and War departments during the Washington administration.
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“I could not help making some remarks on our three Secretaries. Hamilton has a...”
– William Maclay on the secretaries of the Treasury, State, and War departments during the Washington administration.
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“The History of our Revolution will be one continued Lye from one end to the...”
– John Adams
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Description of Thomas Jefferson from William...
“When Mr. Jefferson came to Philadelphia, in March, 1797, he was about fifty-four years of age. His personal appearance, as now recollected, was this: He was a tall man, over six feet in stature; neither full nor thin in body. His limbs were long, and loosely jointed. His hair was of a reddish tinge, combed loosely over the forehead and at the sides, and tied behind. His complexion was...
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Description of Alexander Hamilton from William...
“In 1795, Alexander Hamilton, at the age of thirty-eight, resumed the practice of law in the city of New York, and there continued until the close of his life. In December of that year, his personal appearance was this: He was under middle size, thin in person, but remarkably erect and dignified in his deportment. His bust, seen in so many houses, and the pictures and prints of him...
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WatchAnd now you’ve seen everything.
Code Duello Historical improv comedy.
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