How Did the White House Get its Name?

The Newburgh Address

In 1783, a pivotal event happened in Newburgh, NY, where George Washington gave an address that changed the course of America. Links: linktr.ee/ushistoryunlocked

The Unlikely Ratification of the 27th Amendment

The most recent amendment, the 27th amendment, is also one of the first amendments ever proposed. Today, we look at the story of how this amendment was ratified over 200 years after its proposal Links: linktr.ee/ushistoryunlocked

America Once Had a Native Parrot: Carolina Parakeet

Today we discuss the only indigenous parrot in the United States, which ended in its tragic extinction. Links: linktr.ee/ushistoryunlocked

How Did the White House Get its Name?

In this episode, we look into how one of the most famous buildings got its simple name, the White House. Links: linktr.ee/ushistoryunlocked

The First Assassination Attempt on a US President

This week we explore the 1835 attempt on President Andrew Jackson’s life, which was the first assassination attempt on a U.S. President. Links: linktr.ee/ushistoryunlocked