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Chronicling the sometimes outlandish, often tragic history of the environs of the White House, this book covers two centuries of assassinations, slave escapes, deadly duels, sex scandals, battles, brawls and spy intrigues that took place in the presidential neighborhood, Lafayette Square. The author recounts the triumphs and catastrophes of heroes and villains both famous and unsung, placing them in the context of contemporary world events of the day.
The Secret History of the Capitol is an account of the many bizarre, tragic, and violent episodes that have occurred in and around the Capitol Building, from the founding of the federal capital city in 1790 up to contemporary times. In this 229-year span, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the neighborhoods nearby have witnessed dozens of high-profile scandals, trials, riots, bombings, and personal assaults, along with some heart-warming events as well. It is a popular work about the U.S. Capitol Building and its environs.
Ever wonder what the Founding Fathers would think of America today? Now you know In this humor book by a former writer for Jay Leno, a biotech firm brings Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Abigail Adams back to life in contemporary Washington, D.C. These Founders of the USA get into comic adventures with mad scientists, the IRS and TSA, befuddled congressmen, the Declaration of Independence, war games, a glad-handing president, crooked lobbyists, terrorists, the Benghazi cover-up, two characters named Fannie & Freddie, and a record-breaking storm. The sometimes foundering, ever resolute Founders even take part in an epic sports race, visit the White House and Capitol, and watch a horror movie about Ben Franklin, Werewolf Slayer
Ever wonder what the Founding Fathers would think of America today? Now you know. In this humor book by a former writer for Jay Leno, a biotech firm brings Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Abigail Adams back to life in contemporary Washington, D.C. These Founders of the USA get into comic adventures with mad scientists, the TSA, befuddled congressmen, the Declaration of Independence, war games, a glad-handing president, crooked lobbyists, terrorists, two characters named Fannie & Freddie, and a record-breaking storm. The sometimes foundering, ever resolute Founders even take part in an epic sports race, visit the White House and the Capitol, and watch a horror movie about Ben Franklin, Werewolf Slayer.
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