Monroe, James
(b. April 28, 1758; d. July 4, 1831) Fifth U.S. president (1817–1825).
James Monroe led a life shaped by war. As a young man he served with distinction in the Continental Army d...
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Gabriel Prosser, who was hanged for leading a failed slave revolt in 1800, has won a symbolic gubernatorial pardon.Prosser and 34 supporters were executed in Richmond on Aug. 30, 1800, after two sl...
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Today is Saturday, April 28, the 118th day of 2007. There are 247 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Pet...
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Today is Wednesday, July 4, the 185th day of 2007. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.Today's Highlight in History:On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the D...
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Coming soon on new presidential dollar coins — Old Hickory, Old Kinderhook, Old Man Eloquent and the Last of the Cocked Hats.The U.S. Mint, the maker of the nation's coins, on Thursday is unv...
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Most folks can correctly name George Washington as the nation's first president. After that, things get tricky.The U.S. Mint is hoping its new dollar coin series will help refresh some hazy memorie...
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If you or someone you know is pregnant … be prepared. The child will be a rat. Anyone who turns 12 this year is also a rat. You may consider me a jackass for saying that, but technically I'm ...
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A bit of inspirational vision from Thomas Jefferson. A dose of national supremacy from James Monroe. Theodore Roosevelt's bully pulpit, Ronald Reagan's folksy charm and Bill Clinton's empathy. Add ...
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(Bernd Debusmann is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed
are his own) By Bernd Debusmann WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) -"Anyone who votes 'No' is
voting for George W. Bush. Our true enemy is ...
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The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce honored first responders and community members who have helped make Southern Nevada a better place.The fourth-annual Salute to Heroes event at Texas Station ...
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The president of the United States stands at the podium in the American Capitol, facing us all — Congress, the Cabinet, a television audience of millions. He struggles for the right words to ...
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Monroe, James
Gov. 'pardons' Gabriel's Rebellion slave
