Historically Speaking: America’s ambition(less?) vice presidents

Tom Morrow • February 12, 2025

The historic list of the American vice presidents is riddled with “forgettable” politicians who have made little or no contribution to United States history other than taking up space on dusty pages that are not much of scholarly interest.

Historically Speaking: 1800 to 2024, we’ve had ugly elections before

Tom Morrow • October 31, 2024

For those of you who think the upcoming election of 2024 is going to be a real donnybrook, you probably didn't read about the Election of 1800, which came close to tearing our nation apart. The election, which was held from Oct. 31 to Dec. 3 of that year, was sometimes called the “Revolution of 1800.”

Historically Speaking: Uncle Sam, the patriotic American icon

Tom Morrow • September 30, 2024

The national personification of the United States federal government was the creation of a U.S. Army recruiting poster during World War I.

Historically Speaking: Betsy Ross, an original American patriot

Tom Morrow • June 30, 2024

In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.

Historically Speaking: The man who helped build baseball, and influenced San Diego

Tom Morrow • May 31, 2024

American baseball owes a great deal of its existence to Albert Goodwill Spalding. You may have seen the name Spalding on a number of sports equipment, namely baseballs, players’ gloves and a number of other related sports items, including rule and history books. Spalding played, managed and owned baseball teams and was the co-founder of today’s National League. He even has ties to San Diego.

Historically Speaking: Betsy Ross, an original American patriot

Tom Morrow • February 21, 2024

In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

Tom Morrow • April 1, 2022

As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to call upon, but one book I first read some 35 years ago chronicles just how unprepared this nation was for our defense, let alone launch any sort of offensive movement.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

OsideNews • April 1, 2022

By Tom Morrow: As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to...