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Gettysburg: The Presidents Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana. gettysburg • presidents • abraham lincoln • dwight d. eisenhower • hall of presidents
Civil War First Ladies The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady. civil war first ladies • union first lady mary lincoln • confederate first lady varina davis • american president abraham lincoln • confederate president jefferson davis
Lincoln's Words by Pony Express March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west. pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, but what about the causes of the Civil War? Why did President Lincoln stop the South from seceding? causes of the civil war • abraham lincoln and the civil war • president abraham lincoln • president lincoln • civil war
Lincoln and Darwin Bicentennials The world will note that President Abraham Lincoln and Biologist Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809 and both changed the world a half century later. lincoln and darwin bicentennials • history's greatest men • share 200th birthdays • president abraham lincoln • biologist charles darwin
Presidents and Principles Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America. lincoln • bush • presidents • abraham lincoln • george w. bush
MARY ANN SHADD CARY: Abolitionist, lawyer, teacher, publisher Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823. She was the oldest of thirteen children and would leave her mark on the world. suite101.com • suite101 • mary ann shadd • mary ann shadd cary • canadian
If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War This is a great book for kids who love learning about the American Civil War. The bright illustrations brings the era to life. great books for kids • civil war • history • reading • union
Thanksgiving Idea Cornucopia Tips on creating centerpieces, tablescapes, decorations, traditions, reflections, party planning and lots of easy entertaining ideas about Thanksgiving. thanksgiving centerpieces • tablescapes • decorations • traditions • reflections
Gore Vidal Biography Brief biography of Gore Vidal, American author, dramatist and essayist of the Post-Modernist literary movement. gore vidal biography • vidal american novelist playwright • gore vidal novels • gore vidal's works • gore vidal plays
Haunted Conveyances Traveling is always fun...just ask the ghosts who haunt these trains, ships and automobiles travel • ghosts • haunted • ships • james dean
Review: The Amazing Screw On Head The Amazing Screw On Head gleefully sends up the steampunk genre, but less-than-stellar animation keeps it from being an unqualified success. the amazing screw on head • animation • tv • sci-fi channel • paul giamatti
Sinking of Steamboat Sultana The disaster on the Mississippi River led to the worst loss of life in United States maritime history. Even so, the tragedy largely has been overshadowed by other events sinking of steamboat sultana • worst loss of life • united states maritime history • estimated 1 • 700 people died
The Rosenberg's Part two. The atomic spies, sentenced to death. sing sing • federal court • rosenberg • greenglass • gold
Walt Whitman Biography The life and poetry of Walt Whitman, American poet and journalist, famous for Leaves of Grass. walt whitman • walt whitman biography • whitman life and poetry • whitman o captain my captain • whitman leaves of grass
Winter Activities in Vermont Vermont in winter offers a plethora of outdoor activities; downhill skiing, cross country and boarding, snowkiting, and igloo building. winter activities in vermont • family oriented winter activities • hands-on activities • hildene • flynn center for the performing arts
2009 Ad Themes and Tie-Ins Agencies will be able to create ads around the 44th presidential inauguration, the Lincoln bicentennial, Alaska and Hawaii statehood and the switch to digital television. 2009 ad themes tie ins • international year of astronomy • 44th presidential inauguration • lincoln bicentennial • alaskan and hawaii statehood
Abraham Lincoln's New Cent In honor of President Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Mint has been authorized to design new reverses for the cent, depicting important events in his life. lincoln head penny • lincoln cent • coin collecting • lincoln memorial • wheaties
Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation, concluding with some of the best Thanksgiving sites on the internet. thanksgiving address • abraham lincoln • civil war • nineteenth century
America's most reliably haunted house The Bell witch? Winchester house? No, the White House. white • house • washington • d.c. • district
Book Review: Lincoln's Melancholy Lincoln's Melancholy reveals the depths Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most admired presidents, suffered at the hands of depression and how it fueled his greatness. lincoln's melancholy • joshua wolf shenk • abraham lincoln • abe's depression • presidential personality
Classic Authors: Harriet Beecher Stowe A brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe. civil war • slavery • uncle tom's cabin • calvin stowe • history
Guide to Trashy Tallahassee Whether visitng for business or pleaseure, travel to Florida's state capital to see three trashy, yet classy, attractions. tallahassee • tallahassee attraction • florida • travel • antique car museum
Illinois State Fair Salutes Ag in Springfield The Heartland - Illinois' Salute to Agriculture is the theme of the State Fair in Springfield, August 8 - 17, 2008. See the best of America's Heartland. state fair • springfield illinois • america heartland • agricultural exhibit • grandstand entertainment
Is it the Reel World or the Real World? A short discussion between the reel world or movies and the real world. screenwriting • military movies • reel world real world • authenticity in the movies • motion pictures
Quotes for Teaching Gratefulness in Homeschool Help kids develop an attitude of gratitude with quotes about thankfulness. Learn activities for using quotations about gratefulness. quotes for teaching gratefulness • words of gratitude • teach appreciativeness • attitude of gratitude • quotes about thankfulness
Robert E. Lee's Mistakes Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan robert e. lee • battle of antietam • mistakes • u.s.civil war • george mcclellan
The Fourth of July In the Civil War The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation. fourth of july • independence day • abraham lincoln • ulysses s. grant • robert e. lee
Understanding Precognitive Dreams Ever had a dream that seemed to come true? Explore the science of precognitive dreaming and learn techniques on how to tap into your psychic abilities. definition of psychic dreams • psychic ability tests • brain and precognition • lucid dreaming • premonitions
What Happened to Lincoln's Corpse President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse. abraham lincoln • lincoln monument • springfield • illinois • oakridge cemetery
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part I Few months witnessed as much history during the country's historic Civil War as did the month of April between 1861 and 1865. In this series, we will take a look at some of the events, many famous and some not so famous, that took place during the month of April in America's bloodiest war. american civil war • civil war • war between the states • fort sumter • beginning of the civil war
Bush tax cuts in war go against history--All but one major U.S. conflict led to tax increases Determined to cut taxes while waging war, President Bush is bucking history. Ever since the American Revolution, war has generally meant taxpayers pay more. bush • taxes • war • tax • cut
Native American Civil War President Lincoln not only had to deal with the Civil War, but he also had to deal with a band of Dakota Indians attacking white settlers in Minnesota in 1862. indian uprising • abraham lincoln • minnesota • edwin stanton • civil war indians
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART I Like everyone else, Presidents have sports and hobbies to help them relax, escape the pressures of office, and stay healthy. Although opportunities for such relaxation seem difficult to come by in the White House, most Presidents have continued their favorite sports and hobbies. washington • adams • jefferson • madison • monroe
ROBERT TODD LINCOLN: RELUCTANT WITNESS TO HISTORY Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of President Abraham Lincoln, was indirectly involved in three Presidential assassinations. He is the only person to have been present at all three assassinations, and what's more, he was actually summoned to all three. See how he was drawn in to three of the most important events in our history. lincoln • robert • garfield • arthur • nicolay
Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes What could be better than cocktails with the great tastes of fall and the holidays? Yummy! thanksgiving cocktails • gobble-tini • ginger snap • tennessee cobbler • winter sunset
The Day of Reckoning People who are 50 years old need to make careful retirement plans. Social Security receipts will not cover outlays when they retire.
The Little Drummer Boy Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861. johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Stuff of Dreams Are our dreams merely nonsensical products of our own imaginations, or do they contain messages from the future? dream • dreams • dreaming • precognition • psychic dreaming
UPN and WB Networks Forge Ahead A look at the new fall television series which will debut on UPN and the WB networks. fall television series • upn • wb • television shows
US: Kentucky Travel Facts & Trivia United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. kentucky travel facts • churchill downs trivia • museum of the horse lexington • abraham lincoln birthplace national historic site • national corvette museum bowling green
ABC and CBS Announce Their New Fall Schedules We begin a three part series on the new fall schedules for the six major broadcast networks; This Week in Television History; and my television viewing recommendations for the week of June 4th. abc • cbs • new fall television schedule • 20/20 • hugh downs
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 3: An Educated Adult What happened to Booker T. Washington after the Civil War? Part 3 briefly describes how Booker captured his dream of an education and helped other African Americans gain an education. Some books with background information are suggested and reviewed. georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • george washington carver • plantation life - virginia
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR II Fourty-nine Canadian men fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in the 24th Michigan. On July 1st, over half were killed, wounded or taken prisoner at McPherson's Woods. canadians • canadian • canada • civil war • confederates
CLARA BARTON Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. She worked with the wounded during the Civil War and went on to found the American Red Cross. clara barton • american red cross • red cross • mary alward • mary m. alward
Enough to Feed An Army I just returned from a trip back in time to the site of the bloodiest day in American history.
Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part I While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor. liberia house • manassas national military park • first manassas • first bull run • second manassas
THANKSGIVING IN CANADA In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. The history of Canadian Thanksgiving has been influenced mainly by three other factors. suite101 • suite101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
The Comstock Lode Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode. comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada |
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