Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of Independence lead a remarkable life. The Philadelphia native was a protégé of Benjamin Franklin, and ...
Americans have celebrated Independence Day (Fourth of July) since, in 1776, colonists voted for independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, that the Continental Congress formally adopted the ...
Chef Staib prepares Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Leek and Crimini Mushroom Ragu, and an Apple Tart Chef Walter Staib presents the story of Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of the most influential figures in the history ...
2018-12-08T17:30:29-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/e84/20181208173529002_hd.jpgHistorian Harlow Giles Unger recalled the life of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of ...
During the spring of 1813, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were united in grief at the death of a mutual friend who had recently persuaded them to forget their bitter rivalries. Like ...
He is the lesser-known Founding Father from Philadelphia named Benjamin — the one whose face does not grace the $100 bill. Benjamin Rush was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was also a ...
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