On November 17, 1558 at the age of 25, Elizabeth I became Queen taking over the throne from her half-sister…
Year: 2016
Give Me Your John Hancock
The name John Hancock is synonymous with one’s signature. He was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and…
Founding Father Samuel Adams
One of the signers of The Declaration of Independence and an organizer of the Boston Tea Party, it is clear…
Paul Revere Rides
On April 18, 1775, it was Dr. Joseph Warren who instructed Paul Revere to alert Adams and Hancock that the…
History Today: The Alamo
Texas was once a Mexican state, when a push for independence from within became strong; a desire to be free from the…
History of Smiley Face
The Smiley Face symbol’s origin was in 1963. It was created by graphic artist Harvey Ross Ball in Worcester, Massachusetts.…
