Dive into the captivating tale of Japan’s 1860 leap from centuries of isolation to forging ties with the U.S. Uncover their daring voyage, America’s samurai intrigue, and the birth of a legendary alliance.
Take a look back at a formal Christmas celebrated by Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and his son. See the photo of the Denby Christmas tree and learn the tragic story of Edwin Denby, Jr.
You read that correctly. As in Napoleon Bonaparte … that is, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte III, the great-grandson of Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleon’s youngest brother. Oh, Jerome III was also the great-grandson of Daniel Webster. Impressive lineage.
What set me down this path was the photo below. I came across it on Shorpy and had to figure out the story behind this malcontent teenager.
What is the history of Farragut Square in Washington, DC? Read three great stories from its past.
