Hello, Alexandria! I, Parker A. Massachusetts-er John Adams—slaveless property owner, husband of Abigail, father of three and dog owner of two—was the first President to inhabit The White House.
His stay was short, four months. The election of , Adams v. Jefferson, was bitterly fought. Adams dogs, Juno and Satan, were the first First dogs to dabble in Washington politics. To—how shall I say? We went home by way of the Alexandria library. Children are educated. Dogs are trained. I entered the library quietly. Two years later lawyer Adams was admitted to the Suffolk County bar. These first shots that started the American Revolution were the result of many years of anger, frustration, and growing hostility over how Great Britain governed and taxed its American colonies.
To answer that question, these representatives assembled in Philadelphia in June. Independence was declared on July 4, John Adams wrote the Massachusetts Constitution of With independence came victory. The peace treaty—as negotiated by John Adams and others —was ratified in She…announces a visitor whenever one appears. Did you know the Mayflower arrived in Massachusetts in with two dogs aboard, a spaniel and a giant mastiff?
Parker A. Sarah started writing for The Economist while a graduate student in England. Similar publications followed. Balinese history, i. Really informative article. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive. Continue reading. History , History Column. February 28, by oldtowncrier. Read America! By Parker A. Like this: Like Loading Irish Stew! Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Discover more from Old town crier Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.
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