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Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)
Winston Churchill wrote to Harry Truman, "I must confess, sir. . . I loathed your taking the place of Franklin Roosevelt. I misjudged you badly. Since that time, you, more than any other man, have saved Western Civilization." The fact that many--even those who disagreed with Truman's politics--came to have similar admiration of Truman may be a result of his straighlaced childhood.
harry s. truman • truman • president • politician • american
Winston Churchill wrote to Harry Truman, "I must confess, sir. . . I loathed your taking the place of Franklin Roosevelt. I misjudged you badly. Since that time, you, more than any other man, have saved Western Civilization." The fact that many--even those who disagreed with Truman's politics--came to have similar admiration of Truman may be a result of his straighlaced childhood.
harry s. truman • truman • president • politician • american
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
The Rise of James Buchanan
The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.
president james buchanan • american civil war • america's worst president • dickenson college • democratic party
The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.
president james buchanan • american civil war • america's worst president • dickenson college • democratic party
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
Cyber Security and The Fourth Estate
Cyber Security and The Fourth Estate.
national plan for information system protection • cyber security • the fourth estate • george w. bush • president of the united states
Cyber Security and The Fourth Estate.
national plan for information system protection • cyber security • the fourth estate • george w. bush • president of the united states
Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
James Madison
James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.
james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.
james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
Madison and a Bloody Prediction
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
Madison and Hamilton
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton stressed that an additional convention of states must be called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
james madison • 1786 annapolis convention • alexander hamilton • virginia plan • articles of confederation
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton stressed that an additional convention of states must be called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
james madison • 1786 annapolis convention • alexander hamilton • virginia plan • articles of confederation
Polk by Walter R. Borneman
Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."
polk • walter r. borneman • eleventh president • biography • dark horse
Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."
polk • walter r. borneman • eleventh president • biography • dark horse
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Cuban Missile Crisis
United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.
united states • john f. kennedy • cuban missile crisis • russia • secretary robert mcnamara
United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.
united states • john f. kennedy • cuban missile crisis • russia • secretary robert mcnamara
The Politics of James Monroe
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Presidency of James Buchanan
Despite a successful political road leading up to becoming President, Buchanan was forced to face some of the worst crises America has ever seen; a ask at which he failed
president james buchanan • kansas-nebraska act • dred scott decision • chief justice roger b. taney • lecompton constitution
Despite a successful political road leading up to becoming President, Buchanan was forced to face some of the worst crises America has ever seen; a ask at which he failed
president james buchanan • kansas-nebraska act • dred scott decision • chief justice roger b. taney • lecompton constitution
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
General George Washington
Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.
george washington • general george washington • general washington • facts on george washington • facts about george washington
Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.
george washington • general george washington • general washington • facts on george washington • facts about george washington
The Politics of Millard Fillmore
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
Tips for Beating Summer Rerun Blahs
Tips for beating the rerun blahs for summer.
reruns • the crusade • a&e • amc • tbs
Tips for beating the rerun blahs for summer.
reruns • the crusade • a&e • amc • tbs
JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
80s Soundtracks in 90s Movies
The Wedding Singer, Grosse Point Blank and Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion feature songs from the 1980s
wedding singer movie • grosse point blank movie • remy & michelle's high school reunion movie • '80s soundtracks retro movies • video killed the radio star
The Wedding Singer, Grosse Point Blank and Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion feature songs from the 1980s
wedding singer movie • grosse point blank movie • remy & michelle's high school reunion movie • '80s soundtracks retro movies • video killed the radio star
Thank You For Smoking
Question your moral flexibility and social responsibility with Jason Reitman's political satire, Thank You For Smoking.
thank you for smoking • tobacco industry • jason reitman • aaron eckhart • katie holmes
Question your moral flexibility and social responsibility with Jason Reitman's political satire, Thank You For Smoking.
thank you for smoking • tobacco industry • jason reitman • aaron eckhart • katie holmes
The Messenger by Daniel Silva
The worthy sucessor to the Cold War spy novel is the terrorist thriller. The master of the former genre was John le Carre.
the messenger • daniel silva • summer thrillers • thriller • mystery novel
The worthy sucessor to the Cold War spy novel is the terrorist thriller. The master of the former genre was John le Carre.
the messenger • daniel silva • summer thrillers • thriller • mystery novel
End of October Update AND Great Movie Sequences Part 8
This week, a brief discussion of the most recent films and their Oscar chances, and the eighth installment of my series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time.
sequences • film • cinema • academy award • scene
This week, a brief discussion of the most recent films and their Oscar chances, and the eighth installment of my series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time.
sequences • film • cinema • academy award • scene
Children's School Uniforms
The debate of children's school uniforms is ongoing. Before you form your opinion, take a look at a few issues and reasons for and against school uniforms
pros and cons for wearing children's school unifor • school uniforms • for and against wearing a school uniform • dress code • issues of school uniforms
The debate of children's school uniforms is ongoing. Before you form your opinion, take a look at a few issues and reasons for and against school uniforms
pros and cons for wearing children's school unifor • school uniforms • for and against wearing a school uniform • dress code • issues of school uniforms
Home to Montpelier
James Madison retires to Virginia but returns to politics when John Adams and his Federalists threaten the freedoms that were guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
james madison • john adams • federalists • virginia • freedoms guaranteed in the bill of rights
James Madison retires to Virginia but returns to politics when John Adams and his Federalists threaten the freedoms that were guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
james madison • john adams • federalists • virginia • freedoms guaranteed in the bill of rights
James Madison and a Second Term
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
John Adams the Attorney
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
John Fitzgerald Meets His Match
John Fitzgerald attempts to run again for Mayor of Boston but some nasty rumors concerning himself and an actress/cigarette girl forces him to retire from politics.
john fitzgerald • cleopatra • tootles ryan • honey fitz • patrick kennedy
John Fitzgerald attempts to run again for Mayor of Boston but some nasty rumors concerning himself and an actress/cigarette girl forces him to retire from politics.
john fitzgerald • cleopatra • tootles ryan • honey fitz • patrick kennedy
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
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
Political Media Hype
It is the responsiblity of the media to decide what is newsworthy. But are we being informed on the issue at hand or are being told what to think?
politics • 2008 election • hillary clinton • john edwards • barak obama
It is the responsiblity of the media to decide what is newsworthy. But are we being informed on the issue at hand or are being told what to think?
politics • 2008 election • hillary clinton • john edwards • barak obama
Researching Famous Ancestors
Finding notable people in one's family tree is part of the fun of genealogy. There are several good resources for researching your celebrity ancestors.
genealogy • famous • celebrity • royal • family tree
Finding notable people in one's family tree is part of the fun of genealogy. There are several good resources for researching your celebrity ancestors.
genealogy • famous • celebrity • royal • family tree
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
The Real Threat To Terrorism, Part I
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
The only American President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.
president calvin coolidge birthplace homestead • plymouth notch vermont state historic site • presidential summer white house history • family burial graveyard • yankee village general store
The only American President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.
president calvin coolidge birthplace homestead • plymouth notch vermont state historic site • presidential summer white house history • family burial graveyard • yankee village general store
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Assassination Threat to Barack Obama
Secret Service agents arrested Raymond Geisel for threatening presidential candidate Barack Obama. What did he do wrong, was there a crime?
barack obama • assassination plot • raymond geisel • secret service • death threat
Secret Service agents arrested Raymond Geisel for threatening presidential candidate Barack Obama. What did he do wrong, was there a crime?
barack obama • assassination plot • raymond geisel • secret service • death threat
Because Everyone's Irish On St.Patrick's Day!
A party plan for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with games that feature kissing the Blarney stone and Searching for gold at the end of the rainbow. Just add Green beer and corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew and your're ready to bring luck to any guest who comes to your party.
st. patrick's day party • irish • leprechauns • shamrocks • green beer
A party plan for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with games that feature kissing the Blarney stone and Searching for gold at the end of the rainbow. Just add Green beer and corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew and your're ready to bring luck to any guest who comes to your party.
st. patrick's day party • irish • leprechauns • shamrocks • green beer
Dr Martin Luther King Jnr
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
Enjoy some Magic!
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Famous Flutists Who Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs, Part II
Part 2 of the series of articles on famous people who just happen to play flute
flute • celebrities • john quincy adams • jack kevorkian • peter wingfield
Part 2 of the series of articles on famous people who just happen to play flute
flute • celebrities • john quincy adams • jack kevorkian • peter wingfield
Fun on Campus
Stories of political wackiness on campus.
political correctness • abu-jamal • mary daly
Stories of political wackiness on campus.
political correctness • abu-jamal • mary daly
Fun Things To Do in Little Rock Arkansas
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
Going Back in Time to 'The Future'
Michael J. Fox introduced us to Marty McFly and took us 'Back to the Future' in 1985
michael j. fox • christopher lloyd • doc • marty mcfly • back to the future
Michael J. Fox introduced us to Marty McFly and took us 'Back to the Future' in 1985
michael j. fox • christopher lloyd • doc • marty mcfly • back to the future
Hegemony and Media Studies
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony.
hegemony • media studies • antonio gramsci • historical dialectic • marxism
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony.
hegemony • media studies • antonio gramsci • historical dialectic • marxism
Home, Sweet Home Song
Brief history of the endearing song "Home, Sweet Home" by songwriter John Howard Payne and composer Sir Henry Bishop.
john howard payne • home sweet home • henry bishop • american songwriter • theres no place like home
Brief history of the endearing song "Home, Sweet Home" by songwriter John Howard Payne and composer Sir Henry Bishop.
john howard payne • home sweet home • henry bishop • american songwriter • theres no place like home
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