Lantern Lessons

Let's discuss America's favorite fighting Frenchman!

You may not be as familiar with the name James Monroe as you are George Washington, but this man was dynamic. He was gifted physically, intellectually, and spiritually. He was a Secretary of State, Secretary of War, the Governor of Virginia, a U.S. Diplomat, and two term President of the United States. Monroe literally gave his life in public service to this country. Come with me on a journey as we discuss the life of James Monroe.

On the night of 25 December 1776, with his back against the wall, George Washington ordered every man under his command to cross the Delaware River. "Victory of Death" was the password for the operation- and it could not have been more apropos for the occasion. This is the story I share with my family every Christmas Eve.

Thomas Jefferson, like so many of us, is full of contradictions. His paradoxes notwithstanding. Jefferson's contributions to America are inarguable. Come listen as we discuss the life of the "most blessed of the patriarchs".

The two lesser known delegates from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress.

Dr. Joseph Warren, a Harvard-educated physician, led the troops at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. Prior to hostilities, Dr. Warren counseled his troops: "Yours is the important question, upon which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn, act worthy of yourselves."

Come join as we learn about this great man.

Sam Adams was the greatest incendiary of the Revolution. Come listen as we discuss his singular contributions to the cause.

Come listen as we discuss the life of the "second most noble soul" to ever live on Earth: The Deliverer of France.

This was a presentation given at Jack Roberts' Gentlemen's Study Group.

The life of the second President of the United States, John Adams.