Twitter Links History with Modern echnology
August 6th, 2009
The Massachusetts Historical Society has begun posting John Quincy Adams’ diary updates from 200 years ago on Twitter in a program that links history with modern technology. The tweets will include mentions of the sixth U.S. president’s favorite reads, memorable meals, weather updates, and the daily drama of months at sea. Librarians and historians at the society say they hope to connect a new online generation with Adams by bringing his life into the 21st century. Read the full story from Yahoo! Tech.
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