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John LEE, Congress, MD (1788-1871)

LEE John , a Representative from Maryland; born at ``Needwood,'' near Frederick, Frederick County, Md., January 30, 1788; was educated by private tutors and at Harvard University; in early life a…

William BARNETT, Congress, GA (1761-1832)

BARNETT William , a Representative from Georgia; born in Amherst County, Va., March 4, 1761; moved to Georgia with his father, who settled in Columbia County; at the outbreak of the…

The True George Washington: Friends: Hamilton

HamiltonThe longest and closest connection was that with Hamilton. This very young and obscure officer attracted Washington's attention in the campaign of 1776, early in the next year was…

The True George Washington: Friends: Lafayette

LafayetteAs need hardly be said, however, the strongest affection among the general officers was that between Washington and Lafayette. In the advent of this young Frenchman the commander saw…

First Pets Slideshow

by Mark Hughes Barack Obama, Malia and Sasha Obama's dad, informed his daughters—and millions of other people who were watching his victory speech the night he was elected president of the United…