Washington Biography Summary in Early United States Era
The first U S president was born in Westmoreland County Virginia on February 22 1782. He died at Mount Vernon in 1790. He was inaugurated on April 30 1789 at Federal Hall New York City and served two terms before retiring to Mount Vernon. Washington was a planter by training and a Federalist in politics.
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John Adams A Patriot and President of Early U S
John Adams the second U S president and first vice president under Washington served from 1797. A native of Braintree Massachusetts he died July 4 1826 at age ninety his son John Quincy Adams was president. His presidency featured conflicts with Alexander Hamilton and party strife with Federalists and Republicans.
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Thomas Jefferson Founding Father of American Democracy
Thomas Jefferson born 1748 at Shadwell Virginia died July 4 1826 at Monticello Virginia. He served two terms as president after succeeding John Adams in 1801. He drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia statute for religious freedom and founded the University of Virginia. He is regarded as a founder of the Democratic Party.
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The Mystery of Angkor Wat in Indo-China History
The Singapore Free Press reflects on the lost Angkor Wat era, noting the巨 immense temple built by a wealthy, civilized people now vanished. It ponders who planned the monument and how dense jungle and plant life eroded its walls, leaving a history forever insoluble.
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How to Fish Tale of a Trout Rising for a Fly
A large trout rises regularly as anglers cast with a midge. One youth watches while the angler insists he will land the fish, hoping the fly lands in the trout’s mouth as it rises. The plan succeeds when a fly entered the fish’s mouth and was hooked.
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Secret Told and Told Again in Courtroom Exchange
Ella and Stella clash over a told secret in a courtroom dialogue. Ella claims Stella spread the secret while Stella counters by noting she told Ella not to reveal it. Judge remarks on the tangled disclosures and admonishes secrecy.
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British flag planted at Isle Royale inspires report from Lake Superior
Captain S C Young returns from Isle Royale in Lake Superior claiming success in planting the British flag with no opposition. Other items note irrigation congress plans in Sacramento, sealing raid near Cooper Islands, and yacht racing for the emperor's cup with trucks of updates from multiple cities.
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