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As the dust settled on the battle of Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln would visit the cemetery to discuss the future of the war. Here he would give the famous Gettysburg Address. This short speech, with only 272 words, was written on the back of an envelope. This short letter reaffirmed America’s values of freedom and how… Read More »Gettysburg Address: 272 Words Changed the Course of History!

With accusations of misappropriating public funds, Richard Nixon needed something big to save his career. This came in the form of a dog and his televised letter. In this address, he successfully won the public’s hearts and showed them a different side of him. Rather than resigning in disgrace, Richard Nixon was able to survive… Read More »How A Televised Letter And A Dog Saved Nixon’s Career

Before Paul Revere’s famous Midnight Ride on April 18, 1775, there was a lesser-known revolutionary crisis that led to the battle. This was when the British attempted to capture the colonial stockpiles in Concord, Massachusetts. This was caused by Joseph Warren who warned Paul about the British plan and allowed the colonial militias to make… Read More »A Revolutionary Crisis: The Letter That Warned the Colonies

During his exploration across the Pacific, Ferdinand Magellan recruited Antonio Pigafetta, as a chronicler for his expedition. This conquistador’s letters and documents soon became known as “The First Voyage Around the World”. His writings tackle the journey across the world including the hardships and struggles they faced that led to the death of most of… Read More »The Shocking Conquistador’s Letter Reporting Magellan’s Death

The letter by Esther Hart, a famous Titanic survivor remains one of the most well-known documents about the Titanic. Esther’s letter was written just hours before the fateful incident and provides a rare glimpse of the Titanic before the incident happened, the peaceful description contrasting sharply with the disaster that unfolded. It remains one of… Read More »Esther’s Letter Before the Titanic Sunk: A Chilling Prelude to A Disaster

On September 18, 1793, the first cornerstone of what would become Washington DC was placed on the ground. This marked the beginning of the construction of the capital and the US Congress. To celebrate this occasion, George Washington would write his Capitol Letter, celebrating this event. Almost two and a half centuries later, that same… Read More »The Capitol Letter: What Laid the Foundation for Washington DC