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Gene and Linda Palucci75

Surviving the Death of a Spouse

Linda Palucci lost her husband, Gene, to a brain tumor and cancer on March 21, 1992. She kept a diary during the trying days of his illness, and its aftermath. She chose to share her innermost feelings in an ebook, now in paperback, called "Out of the Slippery Pit" in the hope it will help others.

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George Washington

I've been reading and listening to lots of books about George Washington. A few things I didn't know about him. He loved land and acquired it He never had any children Strategically he wasn't a great...

5 comments    politics george washington
Odd Presidential Coincidences84

Odd Coincidences in American Presidential History

I was a History Major in college. All my life, I have been interested in History and Politics. One aspect of history that has always captured my interest are the strange coincidences that occured over time....

30 comments    politics history constitution
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Christmas Magic at Biltmore House, with Video Tours

Who says America has no castles? Okay, granted…we don’t have ancient stone fortresses with turrets and moats like Europe, but the Biltmore House is pretty darn close! In fact, it’s the largest...

7 comments    biltmore biltmore homes
The Wright Flyer75

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...

7 comments    education ohio michigan
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Imagine the revival of the Pre-Revolutionary War Era

Everyone wise knows that we are what we are because of history. We all have inheritance from our ancestry. That is what made us. That is what our roots are. With that in mind, we put ourselves in a different...

0 comments    america constitution jackson
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Economic Consequences of Divorce

Since the beginning of time marriage has been a mixture of both love and economics with almost as many people down through the ages marrying for money as for love.  I remember reading somewhere a reference...

4 comments    love family relationships
Mount Vernon in the 21st Century.84

The George Washington We Never Knew

The George Washington presented to many grammar school children is not the man of reality. As often as not, he has been portrayed to have had the personality of a door and inoperative teeth. He's been...

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Benedict Arnold: Wanted For Treason81

Benedict Arnold: From Founding Hero To Traitor

The name Benedict Arnold in American lore is synonymous with being a traitor to the United States. And with good reason. Benedict Arnold for his own personal reasons and benefit committed crimes against the...

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How Barack Obama Became the First African American President of The US

Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. This is a remarkable accomplishment for any person – to become leader of the most powerful nation in the world. It’s even...

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