George Washington
May Day II
Manhattan began to diversify its ethnic bases today, if only for a short while. Baby strollers and folks with cameras choked the arteries leading into the park, overlooked by the statue of George Washington at the center of the esplanade. Hundreds of people continued to stream into Union Square from all directions, joining what this reporter estimates to be a few thousand, in advance of the 4pm scheduled start time for this year's May Day march and rally. read more »
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The Transom
Remembering Andrea Bronfman
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Mornin' Glories Itching for Power
There is never a bad reason to consult George Washington Plunkitt on matters relating to politics he read more »
‘The Foundingest Father,’ Ubiquitous at a Key Moment
His Excellency: George Washington, by Joseph J. Ellis. Alfred A. Knopf, 352 pages, $26.95.
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Mornin' Glories Missed Their Chance
Reformers are mornin' glories, said the sage of Tammany Hall, George Washington Plunkitt. read more »
