It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious. — George […]
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Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner – 1869
This Thomas Nast cartoon, published in the November 20, 1869 issue of Harper’s Weekly, celebrates the ethnic diversity and envisions the political equality of citizens of the American republic. Joining the Thanksgiving […]
Thanksgiving Turkey – 1900
“During the Civil War, President Lincoln declared a national day of thanksgiving in April 1862 and August 1863 (after Gettysburg), but it was his proclamation in November 1864 that set […]
Something lovely
I need to experience soft words and places again…. Wherever you go you will find your teacher, as long as you have the eyes to see and the ears to […]
Apollo 11, The Eagle
On July 16, 1969, an event that captivated the world. Apollo 11 launched the first mission that landed humans on the moon. The primary objective of Apollo 11 was to […]
Due process and equality
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on July 9, 1868. It granted #citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the #United States,” which included former slaves recently freed. In addition, […]
Happy Birthdays U.S. Army and Old Glory
The U.S. Army celebrates 238 years of protecting freedom today. Today is also Flag Day, marking the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on this day in 1777 […]