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Senator David Rice Atchison
David Rice Atchison was President of the United States for a single day, between the terms of James Polk and Zachary Taylor. America's most honest president.
david rice atchison • who was david rice atchison • twelfth president of the united states • real twelfth president • who was the real twelfth president
David Rice Atchison was President of the United States for a single day, between the terms of James Polk and Zachary Taylor. America's most honest president.
david rice atchison • who was david rice atchison • twelfth president of the united states • real twelfth president • who was the real twelfth president
David Rice Atchison: U. S. President for a Day
David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.
david rice atchison president for day • zachary taylor would not take oath on sunday • atchison did not run for office • atchison not inaugurated • atchison slept while president
David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.
david rice atchison president for day • zachary taylor would not take oath on sunday • atchison did not run for office • atchison not inaugurated • atchison slept while president
Amelia Earhart Festival, July 2007
Discover and share in the spirit of Amelia Earhart's life by visiting her hometown this July as they celebrate her birthday
amelia earhart festival • famous women pioneers • amelia earhart's birthday celebration • hometown • atchison
Discover and share in the spirit of Amelia Earhart's life by visiting her hometown this July as they celebrate her birthday
amelia earhart festival • famous women pioneers • amelia earhart's birthday celebration • hometown • atchison
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Engine 3759
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 1)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 2)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Amelia Earhart's Hometown
Could the key to the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance be discovered in her birthplace of Atchison, Kansas?
amelia earhart • amelia earhart's hometown • amelia earhart's disappearace • amelia's life • amelia's career
Could the key to the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance be discovered in her birthplace of Atchison, Kansas?
amelia earhart • amelia earhart's hometown • amelia earhart's disappearace • amelia's life • amelia's career
Method Man the Graphic Novel
A fast read, much like the comic's name sake, Method Man is style taking the lead over everything else.
david atchison • sanford greene • method man comic • method man music • hip hop comic
A fast read, much like the comic's name sake, Method Man is style taking the lead over everything else.
david atchison • sanford greene • method man comic • method man music • hip hop comic
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 2)
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART II
Presidential inaugurations have not always taken place on the day required by the Constitution. In this article, we will discover which Presidents intentionally violated the Constitution even before they took the oath of office and why they did so. Also, we will learn which Presidents deviated from tradition by having someone other than the Chief Justice administer the oath of office to them.
president • chief justice • new york • philadelphia • buffalo
Presidential inaugurations have not always taken place on the day required by the Constitution. In this article, we will discover which Presidents intentionally violated the Constitution even before they took the oath of office and why they did so. Also, we will learn which Presidents deviated from tradition by having someone other than the Chief Justice administer the oath of office to them.
president • chief justice • new york • philadelphia • buffalo
Amelia Earhart's Life Being Made into Movie
October 23, 2009 the legendary woman pilot, Amelia Earhart, is slated to have her life set to film in the major motion picture aptly titled Amelia.
amelia earhart • women pilots • aviator from kansas • george putnam • book publisher
October 23, 2009 the legendary woman pilot, Amelia Earhart, is slated to have her life set to film in the major motion picture aptly titled Amelia.
amelia earhart • women pilots • aviator from kansas • george putnam • book publisher
Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Fred Harvey Brings Fine Dining to the Old West
Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girl waitresses created a unique dining experience in the 1800s. Many of Fred Harvey's restaurants are still in operation to this day.
the fred harvey company • the harvey girls • santa fe railroad • american old west • xanterra parks & resorts
Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girl waitresses created a unique dining experience in the 1800s. Many of Fred Harvey's restaurants are still in operation to this day.
the fred harvey company • the harvey girls • santa fe railroad • american old west • xanterra parks & resorts
Amelia Earhart: Great Aviator
The story of Amelia Earhart, whose life and preemature death was a memorable blend of bravery, adventure and tragedy.
amelia earhart • fred noonan • atlantic ocean • amy guest • george putnam
The story of Amelia Earhart, whose life and preemature death was a memorable blend of bravery, adventure and tragedy.
amelia earhart • fred noonan • atlantic ocean • amy guest • george putnam
Amelia Earhart - American Pilot
Although the circumstances of her death may never be known, Earhart promoted the fledgling aviation industry as well as the role of women in flying.
amelia earhart • american • pilot • woman's advocate • atlantic
Although the circumstances of her death may never be known, Earhart promoted the fledgling aviation industry as well as the role of women in flying.
amelia earhart • american • pilot • woman's advocate • atlantic
American History Gems
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
Early Days of Bicycles in Denver and Colorado
Bicycles provided transportation for everyone. Children, men, and women could now enjoy a leisurely ride. Watching professionals and amatuers race was an exciting sport.
safety bicycle • league of american wheelmen • denver rio grande • locomobile steam car • burlington railroad
Bicycles provided transportation for everyone. Children, men, and women could now enjoy a leisurely ride. Watching professionals and amatuers race was an exciting sport.
safety bicycle • league of american wheelmen • denver rio grande • locomobile steam car • burlington railroad
National Park Lodges, Architecture for the Ages
The historic lodges of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks feature design elements that complement their unique geographic locations.
national park lodge design • yosemite • yellowstone • grand canyon • national park lodge architecture
The historic lodges of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks feature design elements that complement their unique geographic locations.
national park lodge design • yosemite • yellowstone • grand canyon • national park lodge architecture
Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza
The historic Santa Fe Railyard is now an exciting new city center district with art galleries, museums, restaurants, theater, Farmer's Market, parkland and a train depot.
santa fe railyard • santa fe restaurant • santa fe entertainment • santa fe farmers market • santa fe art galleries
The historic Santa Fe Railyard is now an exciting new city center district with art galleries, museums, restaurants, theater, Farmer's Market, parkland and a train depot.
santa fe railyard • santa fe restaurant • santa fe entertainment • santa fe farmers market • santa fe art galleries
Selective Colleges of the Midwest
The Ivy League colleges are not the only colleges in the United States deemed selective. Consider these schools of the Midwest.
college ranking • ranked colleges • selective college • selective colleges • college admissions consultant
The Ivy League colleges are not the only colleges in the United States deemed selective. Consider these schools of the Midwest.
college ranking • ranked colleges • selective college • selective colleges • college admissions consultant
Visit McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.
mccormick-stillman railroad park • railroad clubs • antique carousel • scottsdale railroad clubs • train buffs
In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.
mccormick-stillman railroad park • railroad clubs • antique carousel • scottsdale railroad clubs • train buffs
BLEEDING KANSAS: Decade of Conflict
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
Amelia Earhart Biography
Amelia Earhart as more than just a celebrated woman aviator. She was also a traliblazing feminist, and an independent minded spirit who campaigned for women's rights.
amelia earhart • charles lindbergh • friendship flight in 1928 • flight across the atlantic in 1932 • california to hawaii flight 1935
Amelia Earhart as more than just a celebrated woman aviator. She was also a traliblazing feminist, and an independent minded spirit who campaigned for women's rights.
amelia earhart • charles lindbergh • friendship flight in 1928 • flight across the atlantic in 1932 • california to hawaii flight 1935
Dodge City, Kansas
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Paranormal Beings - Three Nephites
People encountered mysterious strangers they helped. Afterwards, blessings happened, prophecies materialized.... Some might say they were apparitions.
nephites • paranormal beings • miracles • mormons • jesus’ disciples
People encountered mysterious strangers they helped. Afterwards, blessings happened, prophecies materialized.... Some might say they were apparitions.
nephites • paranormal beings • miracles • mormons • jesus’ disciples
The Historic El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon
The El Tovar hotel, located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, is a step back in history; the El Tovar has played host to presidents, tourists - and even ghosts.
the historic el tovar hotel at the grand canyon • history location and haunting of the south rim's o • where is the el tovar hotel at the grand canyon • history of the grand canyon's el tovar hotel • how the el tovar at the grand canyon received its
The El Tovar hotel, located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, is a step back in history; the El Tovar has played host to presidents, tourists - and even ghosts.
the historic el tovar hotel at the grand canyon • history location and haunting of the south rim's o • where is the el tovar hotel at the grand canyon • history of the grand canyon's el tovar hotel • how the el tovar at the grand canyon received its
17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
Ben Thompson, Gunslinger
Ben Thompson was one of the most feared gunmen of the west. Quick on the draw and deadly accurate, he was "credited" with over 20 deaths. Even lawmen feared him.
ben thompson • san antonio • austin • abilene • ellsworth
Ben Thompson was one of the most feared gunmen of the west. Quick on the draw and deadly accurate, he was "credited" with over 20 deaths. Even lawmen feared him.
ben thompson • san antonio • austin • abilene • ellsworth
DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Gardeners are never short on decorating ideas for the holidays. Fruits and other items should play prominent roles in decorations.
thanksgiving • christmas • christmas tree • christmas decorations • holiday crafts
Gardeners are never short on decorating ideas for the holidays. Fruits and other items should play prominent roles in decorations.
thanksgiving • christmas • christmas tree • christmas decorations • holiday crafts
The Whipple Expedition (Part 2)
The Whipple Expedition was one of several charted to find a route for the first transcontinental railroad. Amiel Whipple led the scientists and army troops across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to blaze the new trail and estimate its cost.
whipple expedition • amiel whipple • tucumcari • mojave • zuni
The Whipple Expedition was one of several charted to find a route for the first transcontinental railroad. Amiel Whipple led the scientists and army troops across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to blaze the new trail and estimate its cost.
whipple expedition • amiel whipple • tucumcari • mojave • zuni
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937)
Through her aviation exploits and her husband's expert management skills, Amelia Earhart is fondly remembered even today, more than sixty years after her fatal flight around the world. Of a somewhat feminist mind even as a child, her flying career became, to a large degree, focused on proving the equality of women and attempting to open up new opportunities for them. Her parents encouraged this kind of independence and never discouraged her tomboyish tendencies in an age when the division of men and women's activities was most strict. In this way her childhood prepared the way for Amelia's fascinating, though fateful, career.
amelia earhart • earhart • feminism • aviation • biography
Through her aviation exploits and her husband's expert management skills, Amelia Earhart is fondly remembered even today, more than sixty years after her fatal flight around the world. Of a somewhat feminist mind even as a child, her flying career became, to a large degree, focused on proving the equality of women and attempting to open up new opportunities for them. Her parents encouraged this kind of independence and never discouraged her tomboyish tendencies in an age when the division of men and women's activities was most strict. In this way her childhood prepared the way for Amelia's fascinating, though fateful, career.
amelia earhart • earhart • feminism • aviation • biography
Johnny Mercer – The Dream's On Me
Johnny Mercer might just be thought of as a lyricist to many people, but this documentary chronicles the life and career of this talented man.
johnny mercer the dream's on me • tcm • documentary on johnny mercer • songwriter • lyracist
Johnny Mercer might just be thought of as a lyricist to many people, but this documentary chronicles the life and career of this talented man.
johnny mercer the dream's on me • tcm • documentary on johnny mercer • songwriter • lyracist
Walkabout Art
An account of the American Walkabout Tour to the United States, by one of the poets who survived it.
aboriginal • art • performance • poetry • billy
An account of the American Walkabout Tour to the United States, by one of the poets who survived it.
aboriginal • art • performance • poetry • billy
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