Articles written by Linda N. Riggins
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First Children's Party at the White House
Celebrating his sixtieth birthday on December 29, 1868, President Johnson threw a dance celebration for a few hundred children.
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White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room
The official White House Christmas tree is presented to the First Lady by the winner of the National Christmas Tree Association's annual tree contest.
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First Christmas Trees in the White House
Pierce's 1856 Christmas tree in the White House was put up for the enjoyment of the Sunday School students from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington.
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First Civil War Training Camp for Black Soldiers
Camp William Penn was the first and largest of 18 federal training camps for black soldiers, who were officially designated United States Colored Troops (USCT).
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2001 World Series Game Played on Halloween
On Halloween night October 31, 2001, the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks played Game 4 of the World Series in New York.
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The Business of Halloween
American consumers are expected to spend $4.75 billion on Halloween this year. They will buy everything from candy and costumes to decorations for the home and yard.
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President John Tyler's Second Marriage
On June 26,1844 President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner. He was 54, she was 24. Tyler was the first American president to wed while in office.
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The Horse Paintings of Edward Troye
From 1832 to 1872, Troye made portraits of some of America's most famous racing horses,some
standardbreds but most thoroughbreds.
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Foster Care for Pets
Foster care for dogs and cats places pets in a loving environment until they are recovered from injury or illness or old enough to be placed in permanent homes
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Albert Einstein at a Black University, 1946
Einstein, formulator of the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity, spoke at Lincoln, located about 55 miles from Philadelphia, on May 3.
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The Invention of the Telescope
Hans Lipperhey is most often credited with inventing the telescope. However, Pierre Borel in his 1655 book said that Zacharias Janssen was its creator.
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How to Protect Digital Photographs
How many years does a photographer want his or her color images to last before they start to fade? Five, 10, 20, 50 years or more?
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The Telescopes Galileo Made
By 1609 Galileo had learned of the invention of the spyglass, soon to be called the telescope. As a skilled maker of scientific instruments, he decided to construct one.
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The Pros and Cons of Photo-Editing Software
Most digital cameras come with software for the downloading, viewing and organizing of
photos on a computer. But editing software allows enhancements and changes.
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Chester F. Carlson, Inventor of the Photocopier
Employed as an analyzer of patents, Carlson had to make flawless copies of inventors' drawings. He would invent the photocopier because he wanted effortless copying.
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How to Take Sharp Photos
Here are some tips and practices to follow to get sharper photos.
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How to Protect a Camera in All Kinds of Weather
Camera owners must use caution when exposinng cameras to weather condtions from heat to cold to rain to the sand and salty air and water of the beach..
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Galileo,Venus and the Sun-Centered Theory
Based on his observations using a telescope, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) concluded that Venus orbited the sun, not the earth.
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Travel With a Camera - Film & Voltage Converters
Photographers who fly should take steps to protect undeveloped film from the damage that can be caused by X-rays during security screenings at the world's airports,
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Traveling With a Camera
While photographers' needs differ, in general, certain items are almost always needed.
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World Team Tennis Celebrates Its 34th Season
Founded in 1974, WTT serves up entertaining tennis by presenting past and present stars in a format that shakes up some of the rules of tennis.
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Serena Williams Plays World Team Tennis
Ten cities in the U.S. have teams in the league, which was co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King. WTT presents condensed, entertaining tennis in all its variety.
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Names for Residents of the 50 American States
Many know that a resident of Texas is a Texan or one of California a Californian. But do as many know that a person who lives in Wyoming is a Wyomingite?
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Galileo's Discoveries Using Telescopes, 1609-10
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) made telescopes to study the skies. What this Italian scientist discovered using them undermined fundamental beliefs about the universe.
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Ohio House, Lone State Structure From 1876 Expo
The Ohio State House, as it was commonly called in 1876, is the sole survivor of the state houses built
for the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia.
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More Answers From LEGO Artist Nathan Sawaya
Sawya tells Suite101.com more about his art., including how he juggles commissions with works inspired by events in his life.
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LEGO Artist Sawaya Speaks to Suite101.com
The New York-based artist has carved out a unique place for himself using a unique medium. He talks specifics about his artist life and LEGO compositions.
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LEGO Artist Nathan Sawaya
LEGO bricks, the blocks invented for children and first manufactured in Billund, Denmark in the late 1940s, are the artistic medium of choice for Nathan Sawaya.
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How to Ladder CDs
The average investor can beat the returns of most savings and checking accounts by buying CDs so they will mature at different times, a strategy called laddering.
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The Philadelphia Doll Museum
Barbara Whiteman, founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Doll Museum, says that her museum aims to show the evolution of black dolls.
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A History of the White House Easter Egg Roll
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress
passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
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The Quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama
The women living in and around the towns of Boykin and Rehoboth along County Road 29 in Wilcox County first made quilts for warmth.
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William Johnson and Fanny Kemble, Diarists
A businessman and a British actress who married a southern planter and observed the institution of slavery in the U.S. wrote about what they saw. Both were born in 1809.
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A Primer on Camera Batteries
Alkaline batteries are not the only choice for cameras. Rechargeable and lithium batteries can be used too.
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Jane Stanford Ensures Survival of Stanford U.
On June 21, 1893, Leland Stanford died. His determined widow now took steps to forge the future success of the university they began to honor their deceased son.
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A Son Dies and Stanford University is Founded
Leland Stanford Jr. was traveling abroad in 1884 when he began to feel ill in Athens. In Italy he felt worse and was diagnosed with the bacterial disease.
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Star Trotters of the Palo Alto Farm, 1881-1895
The Palo Alto Stock Farm consistently produced trotting horses that lowered records.
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World's Largest Trotter Horse Farm, Late 1800s
In 1876 he began building his huge horse operation in Palo Alto, about 30 miles south of San Francisco.
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Calibrate a Monitor With a Colorimeter
Anyone who edits the color, contrast or brightness of a photo on a computer will benefit by
by calibrating the computer screen.
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First Horse Race Photo Finish,1888
Ernest Marks, an official racing association photographer, took the photo in the summer at
Plainfield, New Jersey.
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How to Protect & Clean Camera Lens and Screen
To protect a clean lens from scratches and fingerprints, screw on an ultraviolet filter.
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Treaty of Paris, 1783
The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution.
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First Photos of Alaska by Eadweard Muybridge
The United States acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867. In 1868 Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck asked Eadweard Muybridge to go there with him and take photos.
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How to Make a Camera Flash Diffuser
A translucent material placed over a flash will soften its light, helping to reduce harsh shadows. You can make a portable, lightweight diffuser.
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Use a Tripod or Monopod to Steady a Camera
When using a slow shutter speed to increase exposure in poor lighting, use a tripod or monopod to steady the camera.
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Laurel Hill, Example of a Rural Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery, which laid its first decedent to rest on October 19, 1836, is one of the nation's oldest "rural cemeteries."
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E. Muybridge's San Francisco Panorama, 1878
After fire destroyed the glass plate negatives of his 1877 panoramas in the spring of 1878, photographer Eadweard Muybridge decided to make another panorama.
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Rules for Raising a Champion Trotting Horse
The Palo Alto System, devised by Leland Stanford and implemented by the skilled personnel he hired, was a blueprint for producing fast trotters.
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Eadweard Muybridge Takes San Francisco Panorama
In 1877, photographer Eadweard Muybridge made all-encompassing panoramas of San Francisco.
He shot from 381 feet above ground from the tower of a Nob Hill mansion.
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1875 Guatemala Photos by Eadweard Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge arrived in Guatemala in May of 1875. He visited 11 cities.
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Eadweard Muybridge, Photo-Taking Adventurer
Eadweard Muybridge gained fame for his action photos of racehorses and other animals. But he did not photograph exclusively in rather settled environments.
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Eadweard Muybridge's Horse Photos, Late 1870s
After an absence, photographer Eadweard Muybridge was back in Sacramento, California by 1877 to take more photos of Leland Stanford's famous trotter Occident.
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Eadweard Muybridge Photographs Running Horse,'73
In the 1870s some racehorse cognoscenti pondered whether at any time while running, horses have all hooves off the ground, an idea sometimes called unsupported transit.
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Julian Abele, Black Architect
Julian Abele played either the leading role or the valued associate's role in the design of some 250 homes and public buildings for Horace Trumbauer's renowned firm.
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