Michael McGough

Dolley Madison's role as hostess at the White House, combined with her interest and hands-on support of initiatives, created the formal role that today's first ladies emulate.

New York Gov. and Democratic presidential nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt is swamped with congratulatory messages on his desk at the Executive Mansion in Albany, N.Y., July 5, 1932.

“We are free to live and love and laugh. We face the future with confidence and courage. We are American.” — Franklin Roosevelt, October 1940 Campaign Address

Michael R. McGough, a long-time educator in Pennsylvania, has also served as a Licensed Guide with the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park, where he has earned the rank of guide emeritus. Dr. McGough is the author of several books, numerous articles, and several long-running newspaper columns.

of 2 Michael R. McGough, a Johnstown native, was a social studies teacher, coach, principal and assistant superintendent in the public schools of Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.

Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880, into the family of Kate and Arthur Keller, who lived comfortably in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Editor’s note: Founders & Guardians is a series The Meadville Tribune is publishing as America gets ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson was born on the family plantation, Shadwell, in Albemarle County, Virginia on April 13, 1743.

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