We all know who shouldered the bulk of writing the Declaration of Independence (click here for a hint), but can you name the other 4 members who made up the original 13 States’ Party of Five?
America’s Original Party of Five Pt. I
June 30, 2010Father’s Day Gifts: Bobblehead Edition
June 16, 2010John Adams Miniseries
April 28, 2009I’ve been watching the much acclaimed HBO miniseries on John Adams starring Paul Giamatti on Netflix and it so far is totally deserving of the hype.
The 3rd Amigo
January 19, 2009Not to be left out, President James Monroe also died on July 4 – in 1831 — five years after Thomas Jefferson and John Adams did.
While each shared a death day, their birthdays were April 28th, April 13th, and October 30th respectively.
Source: Constitution Facts
Jefferson Still Lives
January 16, 2009Jefferson beats Adams…
On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson famously shuffled off this mortal coil on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, besting John Adams who died later in the day.
TJTube: John Adams Edition
October 30, 2008In honor of his recent Emmy wins, I give you TJTube: The John Adams Edition…
TJ and Adams at a drive-through…
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John Adams Wins an Emmy
September 22, 2008The HBO miniseries John Adams won an Emmy Award for best miniseries last night. Character actor Paul Giamatti also won for his role as Thomas Jefferson’s fellow Founding Father, friend and sometime foil.