Category Archives: History

Apollo 11: What We Saw – Part 4 | Magnificent Desolation

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Stella

At 10:56 p.m. EDT, American astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, speaks these words to more than a billion people listening at home: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Stepping off the lunar landing … Continue reading →

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Tweet of the day – Tuberculosis vs Covid-19

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Stella

Here’s a photo from the beginning of the 20th century. School being held outside during a TB pandemic. Oh look, it's New York City a hundred years ago having school outdoors during a tuberculosis pandemic 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/cE0iprxCx4 — Cari Kelemen … Continue reading →

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This Day in History: Mount Rushmore is dedicated

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Stella

Tara Ross Blog: At about this time in 1927, President Calvin Coolidge speaks at a dedication ceremony for Mount Rushmore. Work would begin on that famous monument soon thereafter. Mount Rushmore, as you know, has been at the heart of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day …

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Stella

(Courtesy of Powerline) President Calvin Coolidge celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1926, with a speech providing a magisterial review of the history and thought underlying the Declaration. His speech on the occasion deserves … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Patriotism | 4 Comments

How much do you know about American history?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Stella

Remember the citizenship test I posted a link to a few years ago? It was included in this post, but the updated link is at the end of today’s post. What’s it all about? Speaking Up! Here’s some stats that … Continue reading →

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Today in history, July 2, 1776

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Stella

I think the most startling story about Adams and Jefferson is that on July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were once fellow Patriots and then adversaries, died on the same day within five hours of each other. … Continue reading →

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This Day in History: The three-day Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Stella

Tara Ross Blog: On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Our nation should have been celebrating its 87th birthday that week. Instead, we were engaged in a brutal, 3-day battle that would end with as many as … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice Sunrise 2020, LIVE from Stonehenge

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Stella
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Today’s Meme

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Stella
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General Discussion, Sunday, June 7, 2020

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Stella

World War 2 History Shortly after dawn on June 7, Lt. Horace Henderson of the Sixth Engineer Special Brigade landed on Omaha Beach. Going in on his Higgins boat, “I noticed that nothing moved on the beach except one bulldozer. … Continue reading →

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