American History in Real Life
Movies in the past have often shown characters that were touched by historical events. Yet sometimes, the truth is often more fantastic than anything Hollywood can devise. These stories of real people show how the events of the past touched their lives. Some times the stories are dramatic, sometimes simple, but all in all they weave a tapesty of the richness of the American experience.-
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Category Archives: Journalism
“Fake News”
The topic of “fake news” has been in the media of late. Many Americans may believe that this is a new phenomenon; sadly, it is not. Fake news has long been one of the center pieces of American political life. … Continue reading
Posted in American History, John Norvell, Journalism, politics, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged dirty tricks, Fake news, FD Roosevelt, Jefferson, Journalism, Lincoln
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In Philadelphia
John Norvell had written to Thomas Jefferson in 1807 asking his opinion of a career in the press, which Jefferson felt was a dishonorable profession filled liars and with those he viewed, at times, as enemies. Norvell, unlike Jefferson, … Continue reading
Posted in American History, American Newpapers, Colonial History, Family History, Franklin Gazette, Genealogy, Journalism, Norvell Family History, Philadelphia, Social History, The press, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged John Norvell, Lipscomb Norvell, Norvell, Norvell History, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Inquirer
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Letters to Mr. Jefferson
Americans today view their president for the most part as a distant figure, protected by the secret service, and for the most part unreachable. It is surprising then to note that in the 19th century, Americans often wrote to the … Continue reading
A Letter to Mr. Jefferson
In 1807, my great great grandfather John Norvell, then a 17 year-old boy, wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson, then president of the United States, asking him about his opinion of journalism as a future career. Danville, K[y]. May 9, … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Journalism, Michigan History, Norvell Family History, Philadelphia history, Social History, The press, Thomas Jefferson, Uncategorized
Tagged Dumas Malone, Jefferson, John Norvell, Kentucky, Michigan, Norvell, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Inquirer, President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, United State, United States
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