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74June 19th-Juneteenth, Freedom Day; Commemorate the Abolition of Slavery
Juneteenth is June the 19th and is considered freedom day. Many celebrate by playing Bessie Smith and Paul Robeson music and eating soul food.
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70Conspiracy Theories Behind Historic Events
A couple of years ago, I had a college level history class that I had to write a couple of term papers for on historical events that pertained to the United States. The first was to be on a historical event between the 1400's and 1890, and the...
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80Page to Screen: Top Books to Movies 2012 #1
The relationship between the written word and the movie industry has been a lasting one. Like any lasting relationship there are good times and bad times, productive couplings and disastrous dalliances.
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785 reasons to visit South Dakota
Hey you, that's right, you sitting in Row 7 Seat C of that airplane way up there. Take a look out that window. You see that land under you? That's South Dakota, my home and the most beautiful state in the country. But, I guess you wouldn't know that...
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63Did One of Our Presidents Carry Brass ?
Well Kinda? Abraham Lincoln's body guards carried brass knuckles. These things date back to ancient times. Lincoln, who for many reasons is one of the greatest American Presidents, and a great man. Through all of his struggles,extreme poverty,...
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81American Civil War: The Glorious South
From the first days of the American Civil War a great deal of honor has been bestowed to the southern cause and the men who led the fight, unwarranted honor.. What the Confederate States Of America were fighting for is, by most, ignored, hidden...
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76Brief History of Government Bridge at Rock Island Arsenal. Illinois
The Government Bridge at Rock Island arsenal has an interesting history, including a lawsuit by a riverboat pilot who rammed the bridge and then sued the government for damages. No less a lawyer than young Abraham Lincoln was retained to protect the interests of the railroads and the government.
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78Ford's Theater--Maybe The Most Important Attraction To Visit In Washington, D.C.
Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. is one of the most important places to visit. It is one of the few attractions, where history actually took place, for it was there that Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States was fatally shot. History was undoubtedly changed by his untimely death.
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74The Homestead Act and How America Migrated West
Prior to 1860, America was mainly in the eastern portion, population wise. All the major population centers and large cities were there, mostly on the east coast. The Homestead Act of 1862 was a reward to the free Union Army soldiers and those...
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73Fifty Shades of Grey Casting - Supporting Roles
The rumor mills are spinning about who will get to play the lead roles in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Yet there are many more parts to be cast. Here are some of my choices for the supporting characters... Blake Lively seems to on...
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