Confederate General George Pickett, during the American Civil War, etched his name into history through his role in the influential Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Born on January... read more →
Philip Kearny, born on June 1, 1815, in New York, descended from privilege; his father co-founded the New York Stock Exchange, and his maternal grandfather was one of America's wealthiest... read more →
In American political history, few figures loom as large as Stephen Arnold Douglas. A man of remarkable wit, intellect, and political savvy, Douglas played a pivotal role in the tumultuous... read more →
Renowned for his reflections on war and human behavior, Ambrose Bierce is an esteemed American journalist, satirist, and writer. Born on June 24, 1842, in Ohio, Bierce's life reflected incisive... read more →
I first came across the name Merrill McPeak while digging into the legacy of high-ranking officers who shaped modern military doctrine. At the time, I wasn’t looking for a political... read more →
James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, is remembered for his tumultuous presidency and his handling of the nation's deepening divisions on the issue of slavery. Born on... read more →
General John Buford, a United States cavalry officer, is most renowned for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. As a West Point graduate, he displayed loyalty to the Union,... read more →
William Henry Seward, often referred to as the "Architect of American Destiny," stands as a luminary figure in the annals of American history. He left an enduring influence not only... read more →
John Brown Jr may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as his father, but his journey through the tumultuous times of the 19th-century American abolitionist movement is a... read more →
Winfield Scott Hancock, a distinguished military leader and advocate for civil service reform, played a significant role in post-Civil War America. Born on February 14, 1824, in Montgomery Square, Pennsylvania,... read more →
