The United States Post Office released its first general issue postage stamp on July 1, 1847, with a five-cent stamp honoring Benjamin Franklin, the Continental Congress’s first postmaster general, and a ten-cent stamp honoring George Washington. In 1873, the first postal cards were released in the United States, followed by commemorative stamps … Read more
Memorials are physical links of the past and the present, allowing us to remember and pay tribute to influential persons or historical events. Moreover, they serve as valuable sources of information, challenging our thoughts and curiosity, helping us to get a better level of understanding in the process, and making us appreciate … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Panama was unprecedented for a sitting president. It was daring, unexpected, and defied tradition. When Roosevelt left Washington and proceeded to Panama in November 1906, he was the first sitting president to leave the country. It signaled a new era in how chief executives may manage foreign relations … Read more
Teddy Roosevelt was one of the most memorable and influential Presidents of the United States. However, some of his actions and projects went down in history even before he became President. When Roosevelt was still the Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy, he gave his resignation in 1898 in order to … Read more
Teddy Roosevelt was undeniably a tenacious guy not only with his progressive movements and policies but also in dinnertime. An adventurous eater, fried chicken soaked in white gravy, steak, turtle soup, and pigs in a blanket were among his favorites. He also loved coffee, with some of the people close to him … Read more
Autobiographies are one of the most sought-after genres. While fiction and other genres take the readers on an unexpected journey and provoke their wildest imaginations, autobiographies are aimed to dig deep into the lives of famous personalities. It offers the outside world a glance into the personal moments, personalities, and events that … Read more
After winning the 1904 election, Theodore Roosevelt stated that he will no longer run at the end of this term. The said statement further gave more reason for the conservative wing of the Republic party to repudiate the progressive policies TR started. Yet, Roosevelt never flinched and continued his reformist approach. But … Read more
Pre-Modern Photography Photography has contributed a lot, whether you are an individual or even running a company. It was used for hobbyists who enjoyed Photography or those people who used it for a living. Companies slowly integrated it to use it as a form of advertisement for their products or to introduce … Read more
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, a writer, soldier, and naturalist, was born on October 27, 1858, in New York, US. In 1901, he unexpectedly became the 26th President of the United States of America after William McKinley was assassinated. At that time, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest President put to office. Due to his … Read more
The start of Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s presidency is not your usual one. His was unexpected. Before sitting as a President, Theodore Roosevelt was once the Vice President of President William McKinley. He was chosen as McKinley’s running mate during his second term of presidency. However, in September 1901, President McKinley was assassinated. … Read more