I can't really imagine the way our nation would look like if June 17, 1968 never happened. Think about it can you?
It seems that there are people nowadays that allow themselves to feel really ...
There have been many discussions on the destruction of the Native American communities when the white settlers from the west first reached the Shores of North America.
The huge number of death of Nat...
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If you were to New-England or are interested in the history of the war of independence you must have heard the story of Rebecca and Abigail Bates.
The story goes that Simeon Bat...
I just came across some of separatists texts from the recent time such as Pat Buchanon and ron Paul. it seems that they take the same stand on separating ourselves from the affairs of the world un...
All people with a sense for history probably felt a twitch as these historical offices that were occupied by many vice presidents were damaged by the fire and by the water that were used to c...
In the context of the on going discussion on immigration laws the stand of this country on the illegals deportation I encountered a discussion from few months ago on the issue.
This is the wi...
is using an historical site for your meetings and I'm talking about the attempt of the Sons of Confederate Veterans trying to raise enough money to Purchase Mahone's Tavern.
You can find an in...
Thanks to Andrew Romano for reminding us some of the embarrasing stories about the mothers of few American presidents in the past
Eliza Garfield demanded to arrive at dinners on...
I have just recently purchased the book, as someone that is interested in American history it would be expected that I'll go and buy every new recommended book that reach the stores, but I have a ...
Salute all the soldiers that have given their lives to this country, take this day to celebrate their achievements and dedication and no matter what are your political opinions take this day to a...
Keith Lehman brought an interesting quote today:
Ryan Crocker, ambassador to Baghdad, Iraq should have a good knowledge of the relationship between Iraq and America. He has probably stated th...
I know it is just an example but it can really show you the power of governmental agencies in creating important social changes.
The release of Sophia Z. Lee "Hotspots in a Cold War: The NAACP's P...
In The context of the current elections I really want to thank publius for doing us all a favor and reminding us how similar the debate were in 1856 to those of 2008.
Presidential candidates A...
Going on a tour in Washington DC is a great chance to absorb some American history. Just check the list of all the historical places you can visit there.
I really plan on going there someday ...
I find this blog to be very interesting in light of the discussions that are held in the context of the presidential campaigns and other contemporary issues in the American society.
For example th...
The notion of a Lincoln Douglas was raised recently by Clinton in relation to the current primaries.
Well as Justin Gardner pointed out correctly she probably didn't ask for the exact format....
Too many Americans have no idea whatsoever who are their delegates on the various levels and how to utilize them for what they are delegates.
For this reason I really enjoyed to see the issue e...