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The History (and Rejection) of Military Parades

On October 23, 1789, President George Washington traveled north to Boston as part of his northern tour.

Jun 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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The History (and Rejection) of Military Parades

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May 2025

Inspiration in an Unexpected Place

A letter that symbolizes the moment and why it matters

May 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Inspiration in an Unexpected Place

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April 2025

Keep Your Enemies Close

The history and context behind the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 - and why that context matters today.

Apr 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Keep Your Enemies Close

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March 2025

Soft Power

What it means, why it matters, and where it started.

Mar 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Soft Power

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February 2025

Don't Give Up the Ship

In 1813, the British navy imposed a blockade of Boston Harbor. The War of 1812 had been raging for over a year and American forces were eager to break…

Feb 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Don't Give Up the Ship

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January 2025

Reflecting on Two Presidents

and their complicated legacies

Jan 15 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Reflecting on Two Presidents

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December 2024

If the men of the country won't save Mount Vernon...

...the women will.

Dec 15, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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If the men of the country won't save Mount Vernon...

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November 2024

A History of Cabinet Appointments

...and why they matter

Nov 15, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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A History of Cabinet Appointments

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October 2024

Why I Vote

I realized earlier this week that this newsletter is the last time I’ll write to you before the election.

Oct 15, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Why I Vote

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September 2024

A Visit to the New Federal City

On June 9, 1800, a carriage rolled down Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia carrying a very important visitor. President John Adams had arrived to…

Sep 15, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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A Visit to the New Federal City

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August 2024

A Little Sneak Peek

Hello friends!

Aug 15, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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A Little Sneak Peek

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Overcoming Historic Decisions by the Supreme Court

It’s easy to get lost in the deluge of news, but I wanted to circle back to the Supreme Court decision because I think the long-term picture is…

Aug 1, 2024 • 

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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Overcoming Historic Decisions by the Supreme Court

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