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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
Presidential Monuments in Washington D.C.
The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.
washington d.c. • barack obama • national mall • abraham lincoln • washington monument
The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.
washington d.c. • barack obama • national mall • abraham lincoln • washington monument
Benefits of the IRA
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
Bridgemusic for Henry Hudson Year
Joseph Bertolozzi composed music for a bridge. Since the life performance would be too expensive, visitors can listen to it via a soundboard on the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
bridgemusic • henry hudson year • mid-hudson bridge • free music • sound installation
Joseph Bertolozzi composed music for a bridge. Since the life performance would be too expensive, visitors can listen to it via a soundboard on the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
bridgemusic • henry hudson year • mid-hudson bridge • free music • sound installation
FDR, Churchill and Goldfish
A chance stop at a roadside stand had Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and George Marshall talking about goldfish rather than planning how to fight World War II.
franklin delano roosevelt • winston churchill • general george marshall • goldfish farming • frederick county
A chance stop at a roadside stand had Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and George Marshall talking about goldfish rather than planning how to fight World War II.
franklin delano roosevelt • winston churchill • general george marshall • goldfish farming • frederick county
February Poet – Wystan Hugh Auden
W. H. Auden was born February 21, 1907, in England; his "The Unknown Citizen" (T.U.C.) describes an imagined character whose life has been stifled by "the State."
february poet • w h auden • unknown citizen • marble monument • erected by the state
W. H. Auden was born February 21, 1907, in England; his "The Unknown Citizen" (T.U.C.) describes an imagined character whose life has been stifled by "the State."
february poet • w h auden • unknown citizen • marble monument • erected by the state
Grand Coulee Dam
Visit the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State
grand coulee dam • concrete • depression • public works administration • president franklin delano roosevelt
Visit the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State
grand coulee dam • concrete • depression • public works administration • president franklin delano roosevelt
Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor Aided by Germans!
A little-known factor of the successful sneak attack on Pearl Habor was that German spies supplied intelligence to the Japanese for the six years before Devember 7, 1941.
december 7 • 1941 • pearl harbor • franklin delano roosevelt • gestapo agent
A little-known factor of the successful sneak attack on Pearl Habor was that German spies supplied intelligence to the Japanese for the six years before Devember 7, 1941.
december 7 • 1941 • pearl harbor • franklin delano roosevelt • gestapo agent
Rhetorical Devices Used in Historic Speeches
Modern orators often used rhetorical devices perfected in antiquity. Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Churchill used litotes, metaphor, iteratio, and other similar concepts.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin political oratory • abraham lincoln • winston churchill • franklin delano roosevelt
Modern orators often used rhetorical devices perfected in antiquity. Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Churchill used litotes, metaphor, iteratio, and other similar concepts.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin political oratory • abraham lincoln • winston churchill • franklin delano roosevelt
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
Active Seniors Unique Adventures
Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,
older men • older women • fun opportunities for active seniors • unique adventures for senior citizens • volunteer opportunities for older adults
Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,
older men • older women • fun opportunities for active seniors • unique adventures for senior citizens • volunteer opportunities for older adults
Barick Obama's Presidency
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
Famous Short Speeches
There are many famous short speeches given by Americans during times of significance. Many of these short famous speech presentations were given by American presidents.
famous short speeches • short famous speech • short speeches by famous people • famous short speech • pearl harbor address
There are many famous short speeches given by Americans during times of significance. Many of these short famous speech presentations were given by American presidents.
famous short speeches • short famous speech • short speeches by famous people • famous short speech • pearl harbor address
Portraits of The Great Depression
From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.
the great depression • american artists • alexandre hogue • ross dickinson • o. louis guglielmi
From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.
the great depression • american artists • alexandre hogue • ross dickinson • o. louis guglielmi
Presidents in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
The Curse of Tecumseh
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
The Presidents and Their Pets
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Air Force One: The World’s Most Recognizable Plane
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
The Great Gulfstream
Gulfstream Park has come a long way, baby.
horse racing • florida • gulfstream • race track • jockeys
Gulfstream Park has come a long way, baby.
horse racing • florida • gulfstream • race track • jockeys
Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • commissioner of indian affairs • new deal
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • commissioner of indian affairs • new deal
Politicians With Disabilities
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
Trouble at the US National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is missing dozens of historical documents and items, and no one knows where they are or how they disappeared.
national archives • missing national archives items • lost or stolen historical documents • wright brothers' patent • lincoln civil war telegrams
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is missing dozens of historical documents and items, and no one knows where they are or how they disappeared.
national archives • missing national archives items • lost or stolen historical documents • wright brothers' patent • lincoln civil war telegrams
Al Smith, the Man America Needed
He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?
al smith • the man america needed • tammany 'stooge' changed the nation • the triangle shirtwaist fire • great depression
He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?
al smith • the man america needed • tammany 'stooge' changed the nation • the triangle shirtwaist fire • great depression
American Artist Alice Neel
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
Barack Obama's inaugural address reflected on the challenges that the nation faces while at the same time reinforcing the theme of his campaign: hope.
barack obama inaguaral address january 20 2009 • barack obama inauguration speech january 20 2009 e • barack hussein obama inauguration hope lincoln ken • attendance barack obama inauguration speech • barack obama video transcript inauguration speech
Barack Obama's inaugural address reflected on the challenges that the nation faces while at the same time reinforcing the theme of his campaign: hope.
barack obama inaguaral address january 20 2009 • barack obama inauguration speech january 20 2009 e • barack hussein obama inauguration hope lincoln ken • attendance barack obama inauguration speech • barack obama video transcript inauguration speech
Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
George M. Cohan Statue Unveiled in Providence
George M. Cohan wrote Broadway shows and songs such as Over There, Mary and Give My Regards to Broadway. James Cagney portrayed him in Yankee Doodle Dandy.
george m. cohan • vaudeville • the four cohans • yankee doodle dandy • providence
George M. Cohan wrote Broadway shows and songs such as Over There, Mary and Give My Regards to Broadway. James Cagney portrayed him in Yankee Doodle Dandy.
george m. cohan • vaudeville • the four cohans • yankee doodle dandy • providence
HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
How Old Is Too Old To Be President
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
too old to be president • age factor in presidential politics • presidential health issues • constitutional age restriction • presidential assassinations
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
too old to be president • age factor in presidential politics • presidential health issues • constitutional age restriction • presidential assassinations
How To Collect Stamps
Stamp collecting is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby. There is no specific way to approach it as you could collect stamps in anyway shape or form.
stamps • famous stamp collectors • commemoratives • definitives • national postal museum
Stamp collecting is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby. There is no specific way to approach it as you could collect stamps in anyway shape or form.
stamps • famous stamp collectors • commemoratives • definitives • national postal museum
Hyde Park's Historic Homes
Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.
national historic sites • hyde park • vanderbilt mansion • fdr home • presidential library and museum
Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.
national historic sites • hyde park • vanderbilt mansion • fdr home • presidential library and museum
Monuments and Memorials in Washington D.C.
Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.
washington presidential monuments • washington war memorials • washington historic sites • top sites to visit in washington d.c. • monuments in washington d.c.
Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.
washington presidential monuments • washington war memorials • washington historic sites • top sites to visit in washington d.c. • monuments in washington d.c.
Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Goes Green
The historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville celebrates its centenary in 2010 with a major renovation, new owners, five stars from AAA, and a land preservation initiative.
hermitage hotel nashville • best nashville hotel • five star hotels in tennessee • famous tennessee hotels • capitol grille nashville
The historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville celebrates its centenary in 2010 with a major renovation, new owners, five stars from AAA, and a land preservation initiative.
hermitage hotel nashville • best nashville hotel • five star hotels in tennessee • famous tennessee hotels • capitol grille nashville
O'Leno State Park, Florida
O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
o'leno state park • high springs • gainesville • santa fe river • keno
O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
o'leno state park • high springs • gainesville • santa fe river • keno
OSS Spies in World War II
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Political Clothing, a Quadrennial Phenomenon
Among the many unique aspects of living in America, and being an American, is the appearance during every presidential-election cycle of political attire and accessories.
politics • political • presidential • gear • clothing
Among the many unique aspects of living in America, and being an American, is the appearance during every presidential-election cycle of political attire and accessories.
politics • political • presidential • gear • clothing
Political Polls in the Early 1900s
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Profile of a Mayflower Pilgrim: John Howland
John Howland, ancestor of three American presidents, was among 18 servants aboard the Mayflower's 1620 voyage that established Plymouth Colony.
mayflower pilgrim john howland • howland plymouth official • john carver's servant • elizabeth tilley • bush family ancestors
John Howland, ancestor of three American presidents, was among 18 servants aboard the Mayflower's 1620 voyage that established Plymouth Colony.
mayflower pilgrim john howland • howland plymouth official • john carver's servant • elizabeth tilley • bush family ancestors
Recession or Depression -- What's Worse?
The terms recession and depression have often been mentioned recently. What do they mean, and which one is worse?
recession vs. depression • great depression • when will recession end • economic depression • economic uncertainty
The terms recession and depression have often been mentioned recently. What do they mean, and which one is worse?
recession vs. depression • great depression • when will recession end • economic depression • economic uncertainty
Things to Do in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, NB
North Americans travelling to Eastern Canada for their vacation should consider a stop at St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a village inside the western border of New Brunswick.
st. andrews new brunswick • new brunswick vacation • new brunswick vacations • saint andrews new brunswick • bay of fundy
North Americans travelling to Eastern Canada for their vacation should consider a stop at St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a village inside the western border of New Brunswick.
st. andrews new brunswick • new brunswick vacation • new brunswick vacations • saint andrews new brunswick • bay of fundy
Umberto Romano
Artist and teacher Umberto Romano's work mirrored his versatility, passion and compassion.
umberto romano • 20th century artists • italian artists • wpa artists • new england artists
Artist and teacher Umberto Romano's work mirrored his versatility, passion and compassion.
umberto romano • 20th century artists • italian artists • wpa artists • new england artists
Balbo the Aviator was Admired in America
President Eisenhower considered Italo Balbo more an American hero than an Italian for his passion for doing things on a grand scale.
italo balbo flight • balbo chicago • balbo roosevelt eisenhower • balbo fascism mussolini • balbo column
President Eisenhower considered Italo Balbo more an American hero than an Italian for his passion for doing things on a grand scale.
italo balbo flight • balbo chicago • balbo roosevelt eisenhower • balbo fascism mussolini • balbo column
Boy Name Pronunciation Popularity
Common top baby name lists only rank names by how they are spelled. This name list takes into consideration that names can be spelled differently but pronounced the same.
top baby boy names • popular boy names • social security administration baby name list • pronunciation of names • spelling of names
Common top baby name lists only rank names by how they are spelled. This name list takes into consideration that names can be spelled differently but pronounced the same.
top baby boy names • popular boy names • social security administration baby name list • pronunciation of names • spelling of names
Excelsior Springs Old Siloam Heals
The city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri was founded on a spring that boasted of having healing powers. The Hall of Waters is the city's answer to containing the waters
old siloam • hall of waters • excelsior springs • missouri • healing waters
The city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri was founded on a spring that boasted of having healing powers. The Hall of Waters is the city's answer to containing the waters
old siloam • hall of waters • excelsior springs • missouri • healing waters
Florida Seminole Indian Curse
The cases of eight U. S. Presidents dying while in office might be due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 backed by President Andrew Jackson and a Seminole Indian curse.
presidents • curse • seminoles • indians • andrew jackson
The cases of eight U. S. Presidents dying while in office might be due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 backed by President Andrew Jackson and a Seminole Indian curse.
presidents • curse • seminoles • indians • andrew jackson
Housing Practices in the 1950s
The economic climate in the postwar period was conducive to helping people realize the dream of homeownership.
housing practices in the 1950s • suburbia expands in the postwar era • postwar consumer spending • government incentives for housing • red lining practices
The economic climate in the postwar period was conducive to helping people realize the dream of homeownership.
housing practices in the 1950s • suburbia expands in the postwar era • postwar consumer spending • government incentives for housing • red lining practices
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED......
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
Lesbians in Americn History
A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
lesbian • women • history • bisexual • gay
A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
lesbian • women • history • bisexual • gay
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