Jeff Minick
Author
Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.
LATEST
Pistols at Dawn: Honor, Politics, and the Violence of Gentlemen in America
Political feuds, media insults, and a deadly code of personal honor shaped the rise and fall of dueling in 19th-century America.
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Bonds of Affection: Julia Grant, Varina Davis, and the Mending of America
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ the friendship between two first ladies helped heal the lingering wounds and bitter divisions of the Civil War.
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The Angel of Marye’s Heights
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ features a soldier who risked death to bring water to his wounded enemies.
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Original Influencers: The Mentors Who Shaped George Washington, Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson
Teachers, family, and noble ideas shaped the convictions of America’s founding generation long before the internet gave rise to modern influencers.
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10 Score and 50 Years Later: Are We Living Up to the Declaration?
Preserving the republic requires modern Americans to look beyond politics and commit to civic virtue and education.
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A Spoonful of Smiles Helps the History Go Down: Famous Quotes From America’s Past
A journey through the words, wit, and war cries that shaped America.
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Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ a hero of the American Revolution lost his wealth, reputation, and nearly his life for the cause of liberty.
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