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In their own words: President George Washington
This is the first part of a series, written by Jim Zeender, devoted to letters written by the Founding Fathers in their own words and often in their own hand. As a registrar in the Exhibits Division of the National Archives for over 25 years, I have had the good fortune to work with many [...]
Posted by Hilary on June 11, 2012, under - Presidents, - Revolutionary War, Letters in the National Archives.
Tags: Alice Kamps, Edmund Randolph, Founding Fathers, george washington, George Washington Papers, Henry Knox, James Madison, Jim Zeender, Massachusetts Historical Society, national archives, NHPRC, paprazzi, Record Group 59, University of Virginia Press
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Inside the Vaults: George Washington and the Paparazzi
America is a celebrity-crazed nation, a place where movie stars, musicians, and even politicians are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. But you may be surprised to learn that our national fascination with fame predates Hollywood and the modern media. The proof is in an original letter written by President Washington to his friend, Gov. Henry [...]
Posted by Gregory Marose on February 20, 2012, under Uncategorized.
Tags: birthday, george washington, Henry Lee, letters, national archives, paprazzi, portraits, President, Presidents Day, video short, virginia, washington, Washington's Birthday
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