Today we celebrate “President’s Day” but until quite recently it was really the official celebration of George Washington’s birthday on February 22. It is fitting that New York celebrates President’s Day since so many of our most important presidents have ties to our city. The first for obvious reasons is George himself. He was … More The Presidents of New York
Matthew Brady Today is Abraham Lincoln’s 208th birthday. Most Americans when they think of places important to Lincoln focus on Illinois or Kentucky or maybe even Washington, D.C. Not many would think of New York City. But New York was crucial to Lincoln’s presidency. It was here on February 25, 1860 that he gave a … More Happy Birthday, Mr.Lincoln!
Elizabeth Dowling Taylor has once again brought an important African American back to life. In her first book, “A Slave in the White House” she told the story of Paul Henry who was the slave of James Madison. Henry was also the man that helped to save the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington when … More Books: The Original Black Elite
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