The X-Men haven’t always been successful, but there’s been one constant through their almost seven decade existence — amazing ...

The folks at Monticello are launching a book club aimed at reminding us that we once sought to overthrow would-be kings.

They died on the same day: The Fourth of July, 1826 – 50 years to the day after the Declaration. Historians say that Adams’ final words were: “Thomas Jefferson survives,” as if consoling himself with ...

Dubbed the John Adams Library, the collection of books includes over 3,000 volumes collected by the second president during his 91-year lifetime, as well as volumes donated by members of his family.

To be clear, Randall Woods' “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” is not a leisurely read designed for the beach or airport. Clocking in at more than 700 pages, Woods' biography of ...

The wealth of information and dramatic structure of his books inspired television adaptations; “Truman” led to an HBO film starring Gary Sinise, and “John Adams” was the basis of a mini ...

He wrote to Abigail that "the second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." The ...

From 2001: David McCullough on founding father John Adams 10:14. ... "John Adams." "I started to write a book about Adams and Jefferson and their crisscrossing, intertwining lives," he recalled.

John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

John and Abigail Adams’s letters provide an extraordinary window on the revolt brewing 250 years ago. ... “I have now purchased a Folio Book,” John wrote from Philadelphia at one point, ...

To be clear, Randall Woods' “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” is not a leisurely read designed for the beach or airport. Clocking in at more than 700 pages, Woods' biography of ...