4th of July: The US Presidents Before George Washington

by Thomas McKinley

4th of July

You’ve more than likely heard of George Washington, the First President of the United States. But did you know there were other presidents before him? George Washington became the first president under the US Constitution in 1789, but prior to the Constitution’s ratification the newly independent states operated under the Articles of Confederation. Under the […]

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Xlibris Presents Fond Memories of Fourth of July Celebrations

by Thomas McKinley

WHAT'S IN THE WATER? by Xlibris author Velma Benson Wilson

The Fourth of July touches people in many different ways. For some it is the declaration of independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, for other it’s a day off work to relax but for others it is something very special. One of Xlibris‘ most distinguished authors, Velma Benson Wilson, returns to the Xlibris blog […]

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