Remembering Martha Washington
On this day we remember Martha Washington who died on May 22, 1802. She, of course, was the wife of George Washington and the first First Lady of the United States. Born in Virginia in 1731, she grew...
The Panic of 1837
The Panic of 1837 was a major economic downturn that triggered a severe depression in the United States during the 19th century. It began with a collapse in financial markets, caused in part by...