Linda Moss Mines Bio

Linda Moss Mines is a historian dedicated to reminding the public of the blessings of liberty and our commitment to work toward the promises of the American Dream. She is not a political commentator although reflecting on the history of the republic requires recounting the stories of political figures and the institutions of our political system. Linda relishes telling the stories of our country’s founding and its journey from the earliest settlers as a “noble experiment in self-government.” She believes that recounting history reminds citizens that decisions and actions have consequences and that we as a people are impacted every day by decisions made during the course of that journey.

“It is important that a nation know and understand the pivotal moments of its history. Too often, our images of the past are a composite of classroom memories, popular culture images crafted by media productions and a smattering of editorial musings often grounded only in personal opinion and experience. As a historian, I, of course, offer some interpretation of those moments but I am far more interested in the role of the public figures and the ‘common people’ and what motivated them than in the role of politics for political gain. Revisiting the past offers us a chance to understand today and shape tomorrow.”

As an educator, Mines notes: "I have been privileged to touch hearts and hopefully inspire my former students to become lifelong lovers of learning. Knowledge coupled with a dedication to service can truly change the world and I’m blessed to be a small part of that change."

Linda Moss Mines / July 11, 2025

William McKinley Rallies the Republican Party

In 1896, the Republicans successfully built a coalition of urban residents, industrial workers, successful farmers, reformers, and the larger ethnic groups, excluding the Irish.

Linda Moss Mines / July 2, 2025

Grover Cleveland Again!

It was a difficult time for the American people, and they looked to the president and Congress for answers. Both struggled with finding a solution.

Linda Moss Mines / June 25, 2025

Benjamin Harrison — A Forgotten President

Harrison would serve his four years but fail to make a strong impact as president, although his administration did function efficiently and mostly effectively.

Linda Moss Mines / June 18, 2025

Restoring the Monroe Doctrine

Grover Cleveland gained praise for “reminding” the rest of the world that the Monroe Doctrine would guide U.S. foreign policy in the western hemisphere.

Linda Moss Mines / June 4, 2025

Chester A. Arthur Steps Aside

Having lost his political allies, Arthur failed to win his party’s nomination at the 1884 Republican Convention in Chicago.

Linda Moss Mines / May 28, 2025

Chester A. Arthur Assumes the Presidency

James Garfield’s assassination just 100 days after his inauguration plunged the nation into mourning a fallen president for the second time in less than 20 years.

Linda Moss Mines / May 21, 2025

Farewell to Hayes

Hayes was one of the first presidents to truly understand the importance of educating the public regarding key policy issues by using persuasive arguments and modeling actions.

Linda Moss Mines / May 14, 2025

Hayes Struggles to Overcome Election Controversy

International situations resulted in a question regarding Rutherford’s abilities to lead the nation.

Linda Moss Mines / May 7, 2025

The House Decides the Election of 1876

The outcry from the Democratic Party was loud and shrill, dubbing Rutherford B. Hayes as “Mr. Fraudulency.”

Linda Moss Mines / April 30, 2025

Controversy and Compromise: The Election of 1876

Republicans felt confident that Rutherford B. Hayes was the perfect compromise candidate, but the Democrats weren’t going to step aside without a fight.

Linda Moss Mines / April 23, 2025

Rotten Apples in the Barrel

Amidst the negative publicity regarding his administration, Grant seemed most troubled by his failure to improve the lives of indigenous peoples.

Linda Moss Mines / April 16, 2025

Misfortune to Be Called

The highly skilled military leader who rescued the Union Army seemed to wither in Washington, DC.

Linda Moss Mines / April 9, 2025

Grant for President

For most presidential historians, the period following the Civil War ranks among the most difficult eras in U.S. history.

Linda Moss Mines / March 26, 2025

The Johnson Impeachment and Trial

Why had Congress stepped in, other than its dislike of the 17th president and his overall policies regarding Reconstruction?

Linda Moss Mines / March 19, 2025

So, Who Controls Reconstruction?

In early March 1867, Congress took bold steps to restrict President Andrew Johnson’s authority.

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