Did Thomas Jefferson Write the 13th Amendment?
The first attempt in history to include anti-slavery, free-soil provisions into a national constitutional instrument was written by Thomas Jefferson. Most historians teach us about the slave-owning of Jefferson – which is important history, but they ignore this...
Today in History: Vermont Abolishes Adult Slavery
On this date in 1777, Vermont banned adult slavery with the approval of its constitution. Vermont was not one of the original colonies. The area was originally known as the New Hampshire Grants and was claimed by both the colonies of New Hampshire and New York. This...
The First American: Benjamin Franklin’s Top Quotes and Warnings
Probably the best-known American in his day, his Memoirs were required reading long after his passing. Benjamin Franklin’s work and expertise spanned decades and topics – highlighting some of the most important quotes and warnings from freedom of speech...