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It’s March 23, 1832. I’m with Alexis de Tocqueville and we’re discussing his book Democracy in America. JG: “Monsieur de Tocqueville, yesterday you said that Christianity was the key to …

It’s March 22, 1832. I’m in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville. He’s writing a book titled Democracy in America, JG: “Monsieur De Tocqueville, what would you …

It’s September 17, 1829. I’m in the living room with homemaker Elizabeth Braxton. She’s teaching her five children. JG: “Mrs. Braxton, what are you using for textbooks in your homeschool …

It’s July 7, 1826. I’m at a tea party with Caroline Adams, the granddaughter of our second president, John Adams. JG: “Caroline, what words of wisdom did your grandfather leave …

It’s the eve of July 4, 1826. I’m at the home of John Adams with his granddaughter, Susanna. We’ve just received news that the author of the Declaration of Independence, …

It’s January 8, 1815. I’m with Major General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. JG: “General Jackson, I thought there was a peace treaty signed.” AJ: “The army …

It’s September 14, 1814. I’m with Francis Scott Key who was an eyewitness to last night’s battle. JG: “Mr. Key, tell us what happened.” FSK: “John, I went out to …

It’s August 24, 1814. I’m in the White House, and the British army is attacking the Capitol. The First Lady, Dolley Madison, is giving orders to take a painting of …

It’s June 4, 1813. I’m on the USS Chesapeake with Captain James Lawrence. We’re in battle with a British frigate, the HMS Shannon, which has been blockading Boston Harbor. JG: …

It’s July 1, 1813. I’m in New London, Connecticut, and we’re fighting the British who are shelling the American troops. Here comes American Revolutionary War heroine, Anna Warner. JG: “Anna! …

It’s August 19, 1812. I’m with Captain Isaac Hull on the 44-gun frigate USS Constitution. We’re in a battle against the British frigate Guerriere. JG: “Captain Hull, can your ship …

It’s June 29, 1808. I’m in Hawkins County, Tennessee, with Davy Crockett. JG: “Davy, why are you fighting alongside General Andrew Jackson?” DC: “Johnny, you can bet your bottom dollar …

It’s July 11, 1804, I’m with Alexander Hamilton on the banks of the Hudson River at Weehawken, New Jersey. JG: “Mr. Hamilton, why are you having this duel with Aaron …

It’s December 11, 1802. I’m in a classroom with President Thomas Jefferson. He has authored the first plan of education for Washington, D.C., public schools. “Mr. President, what textbooks are …

It’s November 28, 1800. I’m in the newly opened White House with its first occupant President John Adams. JG: “Mr. President, sir, what are your thoughts about our new president’s …

It’s December 15, 1799. George Washington died yesterday. I’m in the carriage of President John Adams. JG: “Mr. President, you served as his vice president and with him in the …

It’s December 14, 1799. This Christmas holiday is saddened with the news that President George Washington has died today. I’m in Philadelphia at Christ Church. Washington’s pew is draped in …