With May 29th marking Memorial Day this year, it only made sense to take a look at the history of the celebration through New Jersey’s newspapers. The holiday, often known as Decoration Day prior to the First World War, emerged…
Tag: Poetry
Henry David Thoreau
On this day in 1817, Henry David Thoreau, social reformer, naturalist, philosopher, writer, transcendentalist, and scientist, was born. His many pursuits are reflected in his writings. As a social reformer, his principles embraced human rights over political rights, which inspired…
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Many know the American novelist and short story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. However, not many are familiar with the benevolent contributions of his daughter, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop. She was a poet, a short story writer, and, later in life, a caregiver.…