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Texas Marks Another Year As Part Of Our Federal Union
Today is the 165th anniversary of Texas Statehood. Texas became a state on December 29, 1845. (Above–Texas State Capitol. As you see, the U.S. Flag flies above the Texas State Flag. Photo by Daniel...
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A Martin Luther King Reading & Reference List
Blogger’s Note—This is the fourth edition of the Martin Luther King Reading & Reference List. There are three additions for 2011. While it is always instructive to watch a rebroadcast or listen to...
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Texas GOP Targets History & Arts—They’ve Planned All The Harm They Can For...
(Above–The Donley County, Texas Courthouse received Texas Historical Commission funds for renovation. Governor Perry wants to end funding for the Commission. Photo by Billy Hathorn.) We all know that...
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President’s Day
President’s Day is upon us. Above you see George Washington and Abe Lincoln hugging in the afterlife. Where can you learn more about the Presidents? I have four suggestions. Two of these resources are...
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A Good Day To Learn More About Texas
Today marks the 175th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. This was the battle in which Texas Independence was won from Mexico. To mark the day, Hamburger Wearing An Astros’ Hat is trying to use...
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Happy Rhode Island Independence Day
May 4 is Rhode Island Independence Day. On May 4, 1776 Rhode Island declared independence from Great Britain. It was the first of the soon-to-be former colonies to take this step. If you were a school...
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Memorial Day History And Links
In 2011, Memorial Day is Monday, May 30 Here is some history on the origins of Memorial Day and, also, links appropriate for Memorial Day Take the time it requires to learn about the world. ( We’ve...
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American Revolution Does Not Offer Clear Guidance On Today’s Politics
With the Fourth of July just over a month away, it’s time we take back our history from the right-wing Tea Party extremists who have been allowed to commandeer some portion of our past. The so-called...
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Learn About Paul Revere For Yourself
Due to recent comments by Sarah Palin, Paul Revere’s Ride is in the news. When important events in American history find their way back into the news, that is a good time to take your own initiative...
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A Fourth Of July Reading List
The Fourth of July will be here soon. (Above–Black Americans observing the Fourth in 1939 in St. Helena Island, South Carolina.) What books would be helpful to learn more about the American Revolution...
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