The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the ...
Responding to a request from Gen. George Washington, John Adams sent a letter weighing in on Gen. Charles Lee’s ambitious plan for New York’s defense. Lee proposed preempting a British attack by ...
Nov. 1 marks a pivotal milestone in American history: 225 years ago, the doors of the White House opened to welcome its first residents: President John Adams and first lady Abigail Adams. Back then, ...