Irish immigrant, Mary Harris, aka Mother Jones, lost everything twice. Undaunted, she became a tireless advocate of the American working class.
Category: History
What You Should Have Learned About the Second First Lady
Abigail Adams, the second First Lady, was a strong woman who influenced and helped shape America through her husband and her son.
Charlotte Cushman, Strong Enough to Play the Breeches Parts
Charlotte Cushman was a force of nature on stage and off. She gained fame and fortune and earned acclaim in both America and Europe.
Memorial Day, It’s a Privilege to Remember
Over the years, I’ve written many blog posts about Memorial Day and about American and others who served their country in conflicts throughout history.
The Hidden History of Afong Moy & American Prejudice
At 18-year-old Afong Moy was the first recorded Chinese woman who entered the US Sadly, her sparse history says more about early America’s citizens than Moy.