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The Wright Flyer78

US History in The 20th Century: 1901 - 1920

This photo is of the Wright Flyer, 1903. The early 20th Century in America is uniquely interesting to me, because of the abundance of its new inventions and the role of my ancestors in advancing the nation to this point in history...

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The sculpture of FDR in his hand-fashioned wheelchair is an inspriation to those with physical disabilities.61

FDR Memorial - Rendezvous With Destiny

For those people who lived through the Roosevelt era during 1933-1945, the words and images throughout this stirring monument recall 12 years of personal struggles and triumphs. The Franklin Delano...

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The Great Depression

After World War I, in the 1920s the United States entered a period of great prosperity. During this decade the American people became very optimistic. This trust in the future was suddenly shattered one day,...

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The Order of Illuminati is back

The old Order of Illuminati founded by Adam Weishaupt has been re-born in 1995 by Gabriel López de Rojas " 33º of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite" freemason. According to their website: "Gabriel...

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Founding Fathers

George Washington called the American Revolution the "Great Experiment."   He also said, in his Farewell Address, "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and...

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Consumer Rights cut by Conservative Supreme Court

I turned the radio to NPR this morning and heard Nina Totenburg say, "Abortion and gay rights may ring people's chimes and fuel political campaigns. But the fact is that Supreme Court decisions determining...

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The President Gets No Respect - So What's New?

If it seems that the President of the United States is often spoken of in less-than-dignified terms, don’t be surprised. This has been going on for a long time. With the possible exception of George...

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My Eco-Home

I am blessed to live in a magical small town called Edinburg. 75 years ago the first Civilian Conservation Corp Camp was started here. There is no accident why I live here. ECO is about coming home, saving...

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Presidents

Some interesting things about our U.S. Presidents. In light of the upcoming elections I did a little reading on some of our past presidents. First let's start the ball rolling with the other time we had a...

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Washington DC Tours

KB Tours offers a day long tour option for Washington D.C. visitors. The 6 hour tour is offered daily, and allows participants the opportunity to experience some of D.C.’s most historically and culturally significant destinations.

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