Tag: American History

The Treaty of Paris (1783): The Diplomatic Masterpiece that Ended the American Revolutionary War

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, stands as a monumental achievement in the annals of history, marking the end of the American Revolutionary War and the birth of the United States as an independent nation. This landmark agreement not only brought peace after years of conflict but also showcased the power of effective communication …

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Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember those who are no longer with us, but are not forgotten.  This year I went to Tombstone, Arizona to see a bit of American history that is being preserved at Tombstone.  One of the most famous gun battles of the old west was the shootout at …

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Statue of Major General Andrew Jackson

In New Orlean’s Louisiana was a statue of Major General Andrew Jackson. With the liberal movement to have historic statues removed this statue may not still be there. He is what the statue looked like. If you are interested in learning more about who Andrew Jackson was, what he stood for, what he accomplished, and …

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Fort Loudoun Tennessee

Stopped by Fort Loudoun in Tennessee to take a tour and see what life was like for the early settlers who manned the fort to protect the little Tennessee river.