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President and the Wilson Wives The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history. president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
The Role of War Gardens When it comes to feeding an army, it's up to the folks back home to do their part. During World War I and II, there was no Haliburton to feed America's troops. Instead, ordinary citizens of all ages expressed their patriotism through war gardens. war gardens • victory gardens • world war i • world war ii • armistice
History and the Filibuster The filibuster is an accidental rule whose existence is a political decision. This observation is becoming more important as Democrats use the filibuster so that a minority can block judicial nominations. filibuster • judicial nomination.
160 Years on The Border The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country. pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
Arlington Cemetery Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C. john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Beatrix Farrand (1872 - 1959) Beatrix Farrand is one of America's foremost landscape architects. Her works are worth admiring, preserving and emulating. beatrix farrand • dumbarton oaks • preservation
Mother's Day A brief history on Mother's Day and a fewsuggestion on how to honor the women in your family and community. mother's day • history • celebration • mothering sunday
The Birth of Airmail The Army had been detailed to help the Post Office with an experimental project to inaugurate airmail in America. This was the first regular airmail route in the world. air mail • first • birth of • army • air corps
In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part I This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins. united mine workers of america • william z. foster • philip murray • allegheny valley
Italy - South Tyrol - Walking in the Dolomites South Tyrol, also known as Alto Adige, a combination of Austria and Italy, great for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. seiseralm some of best mountain walking in europe • europe's largest area of mountain pastureland • vast network of trails on the seiseralm • over 350 castles in the area • old spa resort of merano
Mother's Day Collectibles Mother's Day, one of the most successful commercial holidays of the calendar year has an interesting history and variety of tokens. mother’s day • history of mother’s day england • history of mother’s day america • pagan roots of mother’s day • mother’s day collectibles
Mothers Day Mothers Day. Who came up with the idea? The interesting history of the holiday includes explanations of how the observance became an annual event in different countries, and details of the special day gaining recognition as an official United States holiday. mother • day • mom • holiday
Repeat Presidential Candidates The GOP has been kind to repeat candidates like John McCain, but the Democratic Party has traditionally rejected second time candidates like John Edwards repeat presidential candidates • second time candidates • republican john mccain • democrat john edwards • 2000 nominee al gore
Rocky Mountain National Park A visit to a national park can be as rewarding as traveling to a distant land to see wildlife. Sometimes you just don't know what lives in your own backyard. national park • rocky mountain national park • elk • bighorn sheep • adventure
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
Uncle Ho An introduction to Ho Chi Minh and the meaning of his life. ho chi minh • communism • vietnam • colonisation • post-colonialist society
What Is The Federal Reserve? What is the Federal Reserve? It's a privately-owned organization that controls America's money supply. what is the federal reserve act • who runs the federal reserve • federal reserve conspiracy • what is the federal reserve • what does the federal reserve do
Affordable Creative Gifts for Mom Honor your Mother with thoughtful gifts that let her know just how important she is. Make Mother's Day memorable. affordable gifts for mom • mother's day on a budget • gifts you can make for your mom • mother's day crafts • unique mother's day flowers
Ghost Stories Abound in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. offers an extraordinary collection of haunted spots for the paranormal enthusiast and casual visitor looking for ghosts this Halloween season. ghosts of washington d.c. • haunted history of washington d.c. • ghosts of the presidents • the demon cat of capitol hill • ghost of president lincoln
Grover Cleveland's Second Term Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed. president grover cleveland • panic of 1893 • american depression • silver coinage • bimetalism
Island of the Pelicans Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable. alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part II This installment concludes the brief biography of Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, begun in the February 12 issue.
Mother's Day, Everyday An article about the celebration of Mother's Day and how Islam views mothers. mother's day • islam • million mom march • muslim • mom
Play Mother's Day Games Online Celebrate mom this year with the many family oriented brain games and Internet activities in honor of Mother's Day. mothers day games • celebrate mothers day • free online games for mom • brain games • mothers day activities
The Old National Road, Pt. 2 Hoosier Hannah continues on her travels down the Old National Road to Greenfield, birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley, one of America's great poets. hoosier hannah • james whitcomb riley • indiana • greenfield • america
F.D.R. After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway. usa • president • roosevelt • wwii • war
How Dry We Were: The Repeal of Prohibition Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment. liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART III The Presidents at the end of the 19th century remained active in politics and civic affairs after they left the White House. A number of them served in other offices, one returning to Congress. In this article, we examine the records of the men who served at the end of the century. lincoln • johnson • grant • hayes • garfield
Massacre at Ludlow: Murder and Arson Part 2 of Massacre at Ludlow describes some of the activities that took place that day. ludlow • coal mining • coal miners • trade unions
Mother's Day/Mothering Sunday Mother's Day is held on the second Sunday in May while Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. Two similar customs but two different origins. mother's day • mothering sunday • laetare sunday • simnel cake • refreshment sunday
MOTHER’S DAY; A History and The Gifts A short history of Mother's day, and plenty of gift ideas. For every Mom, Mother and Mommy. mother's day • history • gifts
The Balkan Peninsula: Part IV. The Peninsula In The 20thCentury As the concepts of states and nationalism evolved, the Peninsula entered an age of artificial entities, artificial boundaries, and leaders who defend those artificialities to the bitter end. balkan history • yugoslavia • milosevic • balkan power struggles
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
AL SMITH: THE HAPPY WARRIOR Al Smith, The Happy Warrior, was a leading figure in Democratic politics for several decades. He was also the first Catholic to win the presidential nomination of a major party, facing the same prejudice and problems that John Kennedy faced 32 years later. smith • hoover • foley • campbell • democratic
Everyday Phrases and their Nautical Origins Ever wonder where all those nautical terms came from? Here are a few. boats • boating • boating safety • boating course • nautical terms
The 1915 World Series The current favorites to meet in the 2008 World Series first hooked up in the fall classic almost 100 years ago. 1915 world series • red sox phillies world series • boston philadelphia world series • world series phillies boston • world series philadelphia red sox |
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