Leaders
The 1800s saw an amazing collection of leaders stride across the world stage. And the spread of news by telegraph and the advent of photography made national leaders known to their citizens as never before.
John Tyler, First Vice President to Suddenly Replace a President
The office of the vice presidency was considered a minor job with few clearly defined duties. But in 1841 the job became important when William Henry Harrison died after a month in office and John Tyler became the first vice president to ascend to the presidency upon the death of a president.
The office of the vice presidency was considered a minor job with few clearly defined duties. But in 1841 the job became important when William Henry Harrison died after a month in office and John Tyler became the first vice president to ascend to the presidency upon the death of a president.
Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Political Leader of the Late 1800s
Charles Stewart Parnell was one of the most remarkable figures in Irish politics in the 19th century. He was from a wealthy Protestant family yet became a hero to the oppressed Catholics. Elected to the British Parliament, he showed great brilliance, and was eventually brought down by personal scandal.
Charles Stewart Parnell was one of the most remarkable figures in Irish politics in the 19th century. He was from a wealthy Protestant family yet became a hero to the oppressed Catholics. Elected to the British Parliament, he showed great brilliance, and was eventually brought down by personal scandal.
Digital Bookshelf: John and Abigail Adams
Readers in the 1800s were fascinated by John and Abigail Adams as well as their son John Quincy Adams. Here is a selection of classic books which can be read online or downloaded to your hard drive.
Readers in the 1800s were fascinated by John and Abigail Adams as well as their son John Quincy Adams. Here is a selection of classic books which can be read online or downloaded to your hard drive.
Daniel O'Connell of Ireland, The Liberator
Read a brief biography of Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator," who fought tirelessly for the rights of the Irish oppressed by British rule in the early 1800s.
Read a brief biography of Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator," who fought tirelessly for the rights of the Irish oppressed by British rule in the early 1800s.
Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor
The great Prussian diplomat and political strategist Otto von Bismarck provoked several wars while engaging in his life's work of unifying Germany in the late 1800s. The "Iron Chancellor" essentially led Germany for decades, and was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.
The great Prussian diplomat and political strategist Otto von Bismarck provoked several wars while engaging in his life's work of unifying Germany in the late 1800s. The "Iron Chancellor" essentially led Germany for decades, and was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.
New Year's Day Receptions at the White House
For well over a century, New Year's Day was marked by a public reception at the White House. Diplomats and dignitaries were invited, but so was the general public. Anyone and everyone could wait on line, enter the executive mansion, and shake the hand of the president.
For well over a century, New Year's Day was marked by a public reception at the White House. Diplomats and dignitaries were invited, but so was the general public. Anyone and everyone could wait on line, enter the executive mansion, and shake the hand of the president.
Victoria, The Queen Who Defined an Age
Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain for six decades, and her life in some ways defined the 1800s.
Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain for six decades, and her life in some ways defined the 1800s.