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President Franklin Roosevelt The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office. president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
History of the Tuskegee Airmen, Revised The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement. tuskegee airmen • redtails • black birdmen • red angels • 99th pursuit squadron
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART I Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider. roosevelt • ted • quentin ii • world war i • world war ii
September 11th in American History What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September? 9/11/2001 • september 11 in american history • the significance 11 september in us history • other events that occurred on 9/11 • the history of september 11
Could Hitler Have Won? American public opinion opposed intervention in world War II. A little more patience by Hitler could have given him the time to complete his conquests. nazi domination of europe • hitler war declaration on u.s. • nazi conquests • world war ii u.s. allies • axis alliance
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
Environmental Disaster During World War I U.S. farmers planted an abundance of crops to feed the hungry in Europe during Turkish blockades. Twenty years later over plowing proved disastrous. great depression 1930s • where was the dust bowl • midwest • john steinbeck • grapes of wrath
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
Legacies in Estate Planning An introduction to legacies as the apply to estate planning. Discussed are the various types of legacies and the conditions under which they are given and received. tangible • legacy • legatee • abatement • ademption
Lilypons and Lily Pons Lilypons, a business named after an opera singer, was once the leading seller of goldfish in the U.S. It has since evolved to other types of aquaculture. lily pons • three springs fisheries • goldfish farming • lilypons • maryland
Quebec City Guided Walking and Museum Tours There are a number of entertaining sightseeing and walking tours available when visiting Quebec City, Canada. Here are a few suggestions. quebec city • quebec city things to do • canada travel • quebec city hotels • quebec city guided tours
Rock of Ages An artist who hid his depression from the public, and his picture that today has a prophetic new meaning. depression • norman rockwell • four freedoms • freedom from fear
Security Vs. Civil Liberties The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril. freedoms in time of peril • protection of rights • national security versus civil liberties • individual liberties • history of rights
ELECTION SURPRISES: FDR's 1936 RE-ELECTION In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article. president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
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The Makings Of Justice Who do you consider to be a great Supreme Court Justice? That depends on what you're looking for. Herein lies my suggestions for what it takes to become an extraordinary 'Supreme.' supreme court • constitution • chief justice
The Same Old Pacifist Tune The anti-war rhetoric of churches before the Iraq war minimic similar criticism before World War II. reinhold niebuhr • pacifism • iraq war • world war ii
A Pledge To Allegiance A look at the free speech clause of the First Amendment, and its impact first amendment • flag • free speech
Bush's Infuriating and Ennobling Moral Clarity Principles draw bright lines and for this reason some people find Bush infuriating and others find him ennobling. bush • iraq • moral clarity
American Labor: Myths and Overlooked Realities This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws. american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation |
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