James K. Polk: The Mexican-American War and the Daguerreian Era
The presidency of James Knox Polk is underscored, among other things, by the War with Mexico. Amidst a military confrontation...
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William Kelly
William Kelly is a Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he studies the long nineteenth century and slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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Indiana and the White House
The White House is often referred to as the “people’s house.” Indeed, many people from across the United States have i...
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The Diplomatic Reception Room's Historic Wallpaper
After the destruction of the White House by the British in 1814, the Executive Mansion was reconstructed with a servants’ hall di...
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Calvin Coolidge's Indelible Vacation to the Black Hills
The first vacations of President Calvin Coolidge were not very different from those of past presidents. Many commanders in chief...
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Slavery and Strategy in Decatur House
On February 11, 1829, members of Congress convened to certify votes for President and Vice President of the United States as Andrew...