A New Museum of the American Revolution, Warts and All
Source: The New York Times
Culture reporter Jennifer Schuessler reviews the Museum of the American Revolution, which opened in Philadelphia in April.
Historic Figures
Extracting the Woodchuck
Source: Harvard Magazine
In this biographical essay, literary critic Adam Kirsch argues that Robert Frost led a kind of double life that was necessary to create his acclaimed poetry.
‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?’ Frederick Douglass, Revisited
Source: NPR
In 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a famous speech criticizing the celebration of Independence Day in a time of slavery. This article suggests that Douglass’ speech is as relevant today as it was before slavery was abolished in the United States.
Elie Wiesel’s Only Son Steps Up to His Father’s Legacy
Source: The New York Times
Elisha Wiesel, son of Elie Wiesel, has not always embraced the responsibility of carrying on his father’s legacy of speaking out for human rights. Nevertheless, he now finds himself carrying the torch.
Sherman’s March to the Sea: A military triumph left a bitter legacy
Source: The Washington Post
In 1864, William Tecumseh Sherman led a hard-war strategy of pillaging and destorying property in the South, leaving civilians depleted.
The Letter That Won the American Revolution
Source: National Geographic
George Washington led an effort to create a network of spies to help win the American Revolution.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source: Biography
In this biography, read how the events of Emerson’s life led him to be a central member of the American Transcendalist movement.
After 75 Years, Anne Frank’s Diary Still Holds Lessons for Us All
Source: LiveScience
This article considers what we can learn from Anne Frank’s diary and what might have been if Anne and her sister Margot had not died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Grad Student Discovers A Lost Novel Written By Walt Whitman
Source: NPR
Click this link to find out how an unknown novel written by poet Walt Whitman was recently discovered and to read a short excerpt from the manuscript.
Diana, Princess of Wales
Source: The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
Princess Diana was known to many around the world for her generous gift of time to the everyday person. Read a short summary of her charitable work here.