Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
In Making the Presidency, Lindsay Chervinsky offers an authoritative exploration of John Adams' critical second US presidency. Despite being one of the most qualified presidents yet lacking executive experience, Adams shaped the office for his successors by relying on his political ideas, securing its future even though it cost him his own political career.
A Promised Land: Jewish Patriots, the American Revolution, and the Birth of Religious Freedom
In A Promised Land, Adam Jortner examines how Judaism was central to the American Revolution's debate on religious freedom. The book reveals that Jewish patriots and the Founders successfully argued against a Christian-exclusive nation, achieving the broadest possible definition of religious liberty and the separation of church and state.
Minuteman Press Uptown's "250 Years of Freedom" Art Contest
Minuteman Press Uptown's “250 Years of Freedom” art contest invites artists and students to celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial. The initiative will showcase local talent in a commemorative 18-month calendar, with finalists' work displayed at public gallery events in Spring 2026 to foster community unity.
Freedom Round the Globe: A New History of the American Revolution
Sarah Pearsall's Freedom Round the Globe offers a new global history of the American Revolution, encompassing places like Kolkata, St. Kitts, Ghana, and Guangzhou. It reveals a broader, more diverse Revolution where people around the world sought liberty in 1776, challenging traditional narratives of the event.
Ethio-American Heritage Day: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and America’s 250th Anniversary
Ethio-American Heritage Day is a vibrant celebration honoring the unique contributions of the Ethiopian diaspora to American society during the United States' 250th Anniversary. The event bridges two cultures, celebrating the resilience and freedom of descendants from Africa's oldest independent nation.
