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Seminole Clothing: Colorful Patchwork
Here is a fine history of Seminole Patchwork clothing re-printed with permision of the Seminole Tribune.
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The Third Seminole War
In 1842, only 300 Seminole remained in Florida to be pushed the fringe of habitable land. In 1855, Holata Micco emerged and fought from the Everglades.
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Second Seminole War
With the Indian Removal Act, the U.S. began to relocate thousands of Native American communities in the east. In Florida, they encountered the resistance of Osceola.
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The First Seminole War
Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation.
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SEMINOLE Borders
Direction for a pieced Seminole border with illustrations and photos.
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Paynes Prairie State Preserve
Located in North Central Florida, Paynes Prairie is a gem of a park to hike, bike, camp, and observe some of Florida's wildest and most beautiful plants and animals.
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The Indian Removal Act Examined
Having, through a variety of methods, convinced tribal leaders to cede their lands, the U.S. government enacted a policy of mass removal to a new frontier...Oklahoma.
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Warrior Spirit Honored On Veteran's Day
A tribute November 10th at Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation for tribal vets who served in the United States military was even more significant for where it was held.
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Dinner in the Sky Launches in U.S.
Dinner in the Sky Events debuted in the U.S. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Florida, with 22 diners at 157 feet above the earth.
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A Little Florida Trivia - Just for Fun
A visit to some "out of the way" places that are off the well-beaten tourist track. Come along, you might find something of interest.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART II
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
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Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39
Smith, a billionaire's widow, faced suits on inheritance, baby's paternity
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Historical Museum of Southern Florida
Miami's Historical Museum of Southern Florida is kid-friendly and uniquely combines learning with fun.
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Indian Gaming
A simple bingo game created a firestorm that would eventually lead to economic self-determination of hundreds of Native American nations.
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Partitioning Indian Territory
The Civil War resulted in internal strife among the Five Civilized Tribes and as they sought to rebuild, they were once more challenged by the post-war United States.
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Tecumseh's Mission
Having already set out on his mission of unification, Tecumseh now sought to establish a base of operations to serve as the capital of his new nation.
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Trail of Tears
In response to the Indian Removal Act, the United States government relocated the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Choctaw tribes to a new territory in Oklahoma.
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Searching the National Archives for NA records
Explains some of the types of tribal records available through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and which records are available for search on line.
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THE ONCE VAST INDIAN TERRITORY
In the 1820s, white settlers in the United States demanded the government move the native Eastern Indian tribes off their land and relocate them in the unlivable Great American Desert.
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Idea Exchange in the fiber World: from Kente cloth to quilt
This article looks at the phenomena of cross fertilization of artistic technique.
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Christmas Lights Spectacles
By candlelight or electric light celebrate some of the regions' best-loved Christmas events
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Florida State Football in 2008
Will it be a return to glory for the Florida State Seminoles in 2008? Here you'll see what FSU must overcome in order to recapture the ACC.
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Geniuses' Getaway
Edison and Ford, celebrated men and long-time friends chose a sublime piece of paradise, off the Caloosahatchee River, to escape to and have fun in the sun
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Miranda and Banks Fight
Super middleweight contender, Edison Miranda, headlined at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.
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Pet Friendly Hotels Tampa Florida
Tampa Bay, on the Gulf Coast of sunny Florida, is a popular vacation getaway destination. Pet lovers find that Fido and Fifi are welcome at many fine hotels.
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US Air Combat Losses to the USSR
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
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David Cook and the Rocky Mountain Detective Association
The Pinkerton Detective Agency usually gets most of the attention as an early crime fighting unit. But the Rocky Mountain Detective Association existed about the same time. It had a good record and good people and served as a model for future organizations.
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Edison/Ford estates light up American history in Fort Myers
The winter estates of pals Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are next door to each other, and both are now restored and open to the public.
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New Must-Have Florida Travel Book
Countless memorials, monuments and statues are found throughout Florida. This new travel guidebook showcases 80 unique markers and is a must-have for Florida visitors.
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Andrew Jackson--Great US President or Mass Murderer?
A brief history of Andrew Jackson and the impact his actions had on, ultimately, all Native Americans
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HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART II
Henry Clay became Speaker of the House of Representatives his first day in Congress. He was a Senator before he was old enough to qualify. He crafted and sponsored several key compromises which prevented civil war. Yet, he never got the one thing he wanted most of all. He was never President.
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Unleash some fun at Florida's dog racing tracks
Spend a fun evening at one of the numerous greyhound tracks around the Sunshine State.
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Wewoka/Yaeger Tornado
Wewoka/Yaeger Tornado as pursued by storm spotter/chasers George R. Hoelzeman and Scott Blair. This was an impressive pair of F1-F2 tornadoes which occured in Oklahoma during an outbreak on the evening of June 8, 1998
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The Rolex Miami OCR Yacht Races
Join us for coverage of the Rolex Miami OCR to be held in Miami, Florida beginning on January 21, 2007 with Boating & Sailing at Suite101.
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Kendra Goes For The Bomb
Earlier this year, Florida State quarterback Dan Kendra injured his knee in a scrimmage game. But that's nothing compared to his latest escapade.
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TSN, CBS announce preseason Top 25s
The college football season may seen like a long time away. But fear not -- the opening kickoff truly isn't that far off. If you're anything like me, you're looking for anything you can find to help bide time until the Pigskin Classic.
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Book Review - Nature Girl
No one writes mystery novels like Carl Hiaasen. His campy characters and tongue-in-cheek prose make his ludicrous situations enjoyable -- and almost believable.
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Cherokee & the Confederacy
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
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Citation's Fabius Won Preakness
One of America's greatest runners, Citation had only modest success as a breeder. His Fabius won the Preakness Stakes. Citation was Horse of the Year in 1948.
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College Baskeball Impact Freshmen
Since the NBA instituted a minimum age (19) for its players, college basketball has seen an influx of impact freshmen players who greatly affect the game.
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Dixieland Amusement Park and Ostrich Farm
Long before Walt Disney transformed a Florida orange grove into the nation's top tourist destination, Jacksonville was the place to go.
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Southern California Outlets
Southern California offers a wealth of outlet shopping malls, from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
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Borders for your Quilts
Photos of borders showing reasons for adding borders.
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Seminoles survive without Warrick
Florida State didn't have Peter Warrick on Saturday. They didn't need him. Read on to find out who picked up the slack in the Seminoles' 31-21 win over Miami on Saturday.
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The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 1
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
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The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 3
Cheyenne Chief Roman Nose, in spite of a taboo he has broken, leads his warriors against Major George Alexander Forsyth’s men who are presenting a defense on what will later be called Beecher’s Island.
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$20 and Under Things to Do at Super Bowl XLIII
Going to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa? Use these budget-friendly activities to enhance the trip.
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American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
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April Race Results for Three-Year-Old Fillies
Hooh Why won her first stakes in the Ashland and Medaglia d' Oro daughter Rachel Alexandra rolled over her competition in the Fantasy Stakes by nearly nine lengths.
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F & SF May 2008 Reviewed
Fiction from Robert Reed, Rachel Pollack, Albert E. Cowdrey, M. Rickert; reviews by Charles de Lint, Elizabeth Hand and Kathy Maio; and Paul di Filippo and David Langford
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