The Town of Braintree, Massachusetts, is celebrating a hometown milestone: ...

John Adams expected great things from his eldest son, John Quincy. "You came into life with advantages which will disgrace you if your success is mediocre. ... And if you do not rise to the head of ...

For some people, becoming president of the United States marks the apex of their ambition. However, it is not always the high point of their careers in public service. Perhaps the clearest examples of ...

Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Americans have a low opinion of Congress — that’s not news. At just 13%, approval of Congress polls about as well as a colonoscopy and only slightly better than thermonuclear war. But if ...

The early history of the United States abounds in colorful personalities and provides fertile ground for historical writing. Biographies of individuals such as Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Andrew ...