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Saturday April 15, 2023-Matthew Costello, author of “The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President.”
George Washington was an affluent slave owner who believed that republicanism and social hierarchy were vital to the young country’s survival. And yet, he remains largely free of the “elitist” label affixed to his contemporaries, as Washington evolved in public memory during the nineteenth century into a man of the common people, the father of democracy. This memory, we learn in The Property of the Nation, was a deliberately constructed image, shaped and reshaped over time, generally in service of one cause or another.
Episode #500 coming this Fall
The Historians Podcast fund drive received a much needed boost from the Hagaman Historical Society and a donation from John Noble. We’ve raised $1135 toward our $7000 goal. PLEASE DONATE online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-historians-podcast or send a check made out to Bob Cudmore to 125 Horstman Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Thank you-every contribution helps.
Focus on History
Sunday, April 16, 2023-The Demskys of Eagle Street
Harry Demsky, also known as Herschel, was a legendary strong man, drinker and brawler. Kirk Douglas wrote in his 1988 autobiography, “The Ragman’s Son,” that his father was “the toughest, strongest Jew” in Amsterdam.
Episode #470
Patrick Chaisson has written a multi-media presentation “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production in New York State during WWII.” Patrick Chaisson is a retired (26 year) US Army Lieutenant Colonel now an author/historian from Scotia.
Bob Cudmore "History stories from The Mohawk Valley"
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Bruce Dearstyne is encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate April 20 as the birthday of the Empire State. The first New York State constitution was adopted April 20, 1777 during a momentous year for the state during the Revolutionary War. Bruce Dearstyne was formerly on the staff of the Office of State History and the State Archives.
Mohawk Valley Weekend Weather, Saturday, April 15, 2023
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Saturday, April 15, 2023
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By Bob CudmoreSaturday April 15, 2023-Matthew Costello, author of “The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President.”
George Washington was an affluent slave owner who believed that republicanism and social hierarchy were vital to the young country’s survival. And yet, he remains largely free of the “elitist” label affixed to his contemporaries, as Washington evolved in public memory during the nineteenth century into a man of the common people, the father of democracy. This memory, we learn in The Property of the Nation, was a deliberately constructed image, shaped and reshaped over time, generally in service of one cause or another.
Episode #500 coming this Fall
The Historians Podcast fund drive received a much needed boost from the Hagaman Historical Society and a donation from John Noble. We’ve raised $1135 toward our $7000 goal. PLEASE DONATE online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-historians-podcast or send a check made out to Bob Cudmore to 125 Horstman Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Thank you-every contribution helps.
Focus on History
Sunday, April 16, 2023-The Demskys of Eagle Street
Harry Demsky, also known as Herschel, was a legendary strong man, drinker and brawler. Kirk Douglas wrote in his 1988 autobiography, “The Ragman’s Son,” that his father was “the toughest, strongest Jew” in Amsterdam.
Episode #470
Patrick Chaisson has written a multi-media presentation “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production in New York State during WWII.” Patrick Chaisson is a retired (26 year) US Army Lieutenant Colonel now an author/historian from Scotia.
Bob Cudmore "History stories from The Mohawk Valley"
Email [email protected]
Bruce Dearstyne is encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate April 20 as the birthday of the Empire State. The first New York State constitution was adopted April 20, 1777 during a momentous year for the state during the Revolutionary War. Bruce Dearstyne was formerly on the staff of the Office of State History and the State Archives.
Mohawk Valley Weekend Weather, Saturday, April 15, 2023
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Saturday, April 15, 2023
Daily Gazette
To subscribe https://dailygazette.com/subscribe/
Paper-Paper, On-line and e-edition
When Credibility Matters
Siena poll: Most New Yorkers favor the Empire State; 30% plan to retire elsewhere
LOUDONVILLE — Only 30% of New York residents say that they’re unhappy to reside in the Empire State, according to…
https://dailygazette.com/
RecorderNews
Amsterdam’s first Indian restaurant holds ribbon cutting
AMSTERDAM – Zoobear MC, an Indian restaurant in Amsterdam’s Perth Plaza, held a ribbon...
https://www.recordernews.com/
Leader Herald Make Us A Part Of Your Day
https://www.leaderherald.com/