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March 12, 2015
Remembering Monty Pope
When I wrote the dedication to my first book, I thanked six educators who had invested in me, from elementary …
February 16, 2015
Was Andrew Jackson America’s Worst Great President?
Despite what some may think, I’m not a Jackson apologist. But I do think it’s important to correct mistaken impressions …
February 10, 2015
Remembering Lynching in the U.S.
The New York Times published a piece today on lynchings in the South. The piece focused on a report by …
Books for Fall 2015
History of the U.S. I Charles Dew, Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War …
January 31, 2015
Andrew Jackson in Space
My friend and fellow Tennessee historian, Gordon Belt, Tweeted out a link to a new comic book yesterday. The title?Andrew …
January 21, 2015
Andrew Jackson’s Mammoth Cheese
Americans in the Early Republic did some strange things. One of those was sending presidents blocks of cheese. Not 16-oz. …
January 12, 2015
Why I Believe in a Strict Academic Integrity Policy
What’s old is new again. A decade ago, I was part of a campus community that was discussing academic integrity …
January 10, 2015
New Film on the Battle of New Orleans
Would it be unprofessional for me to squee? Because I sure feel like it.According to this report, Andrew Jackson might …
January 9, 2015
January 8th at Andrew Jackson’s Home
Yesterday was a great day at The Hermitage. Erin Adams deserves special praise for pulling off a huge event, but …
January 8, 2015
Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans
The bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans is one of the only historical anniversaries that I’ve really been excited …
