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Washington's End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle
Jonathan Horn
2020
Painting of Thomas Jefferson

The Greatest of Ghostwriters

Thomas Jefferson began writing the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago this week, and his finest feat was to so perfectly inhabit our collective voice.
by Jonathan Horn via The Free Press
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on June 10, 2026
John Adams superimposed over a scrap of parchment with political verbiage on it.

The Preamble Before the Declaration

John Adams’ maneuvering at the Continental Congress brought the independence debate to a head 250 years ago this week.
by Jonathan Horn via The Free Press
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on May 20, 2026
Painting of George Washington on his death bed, surrounded by family and friends.

The Myth of George Washington’s Post-Presidency

When Washington left the presidency, he didn’t really leave politics at all.
by Jonathan Horn via Politico Magazine on February 17, 2020
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