I am a fan of presidential history, and I am a fan of classic movies, so I was surprised to realize that these two interests have rarely overlapped. (All the President’s Men and 1776 are the exceptions.) This week, I found out about a box office bomb presidential biopic I was unaware of, Henry King’sContinue reading “Wilson: An Idealist in a Less-than-Ideal Movie”
Author Archives: Andrew J. Bramlett
New Article: Kennesaw Mountain Almost Became a Cold War Bunker
My latest article can be found in the Autumn 2024 edition of Georgia Backroads magazine. Titled “Kennesaw Mountain Almost Became a Cold War Bunker,” it tells the forgotten story of plans to turn historic Kennesaw Mountain into a missile defense bunker. Information about purchasing this edition of the magazine can be found here: Georgia BackroadsContinue reading “New Article: Kennesaw Mountain Almost Became a Cold War Bunker”
New Article: Thomas R. Marshall
I am very excited to share my latest article. It tells the story of Vice President Thomas Marshall, who was speaking in Atlanta when he was (incorrectly!) told Woodrow Wilson had passed away. The article was published in the Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, and was sponsored by Dr. David Parker. The article was aContinue reading “New Article: Thomas R. Marshall”
Finding Thomas Jefferson
Just after the Fourth of July this year, I visited Virginia to attend Rare Book School. My mom and I saw Jefferson’s famed home, Monticello, and spent a week on the campus of his beloved University of Virginia. We finished the week at his retreat home, Poplar Forest. (Photos of these sites can be foundContinue reading “Finding Thomas Jefferson”
Trip Photos – Poplar Forest
On July 13, I visited Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. While Monticello was his primary residence, due to his fame, Jefferson realized the need for a home away from home. In many ways, the architecture resembles Jefferson’s earlier design for Monticello. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. DuringContinue reading “Trip Photos – Poplar Forest”
Trip Photos – University of Virginia
During the week of July 8, I attended a Rare Book School course at the University of Virginia. During the week, I took many photos of the campus. Some of the highlights are featured below. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. During this same trip, I tookContinue reading “Trip Photos – University of Virginia”
Trip Photos – Monticello
On July 7, I visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. I took hundreds of photos, the best of which can be found below. I originally posted these on my Archive of the Past social media site. The starting point at Monticello is the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. There is a theatre, exhibits, andContinue reading “Trip Photos – Monticello”
Examining the American Revolution
In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to share several recommendations from books I have read on early American history. Some are military histories of the American Revolution, others discuss politics in the era of the Founding Fathers, and still others focus on colonial society. I tried to limit the books to the era ofContinue reading “Examining the American Revolution”
Trip Photos – Bolton
On July 1, I got to tour Bolton, a neighborhood north of Atlanta that was once its own independent community. These photos were originally posted on my Peach State Past social media site. Special thanks to Larry Davis for showing me around this area! Right in the heart of Bolton is a tunnel traveling beneathContinue reading “Trip Photos – Bolton”
Trip Photos – Decatur
The following photos were taken on a research trip to the DeKalb History Center on June 27. They were originally posted on my social media site Peach State Past. The DeKalb County History Center is housed inside the historic 1898 courthouse. The building suffered a major fire in 1916 but was repaired soon afterward, thoughContinue reading “Trip Photos – Decatur”
Andrew J. Bramlett 