James Madison

  • The Tumultuous 19th Century

    By Kenneth Silber  |  January 1, 2010

    On September 12, 1857, Commander William Lewis Herndon, in full uniform and with head bowed, stood by the wheel of the SS Central America as...

  • Historical Research: The Canal Builder

    By Kenneth Silber  |  December 1, 2009

    DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) was an early American politician who transformed the country in far-reaching ways -- physically, economically and financially. He was the driving force...