Category Archives: History

A salute to our flag!

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Stella

Per Tara Ross: Legend has it that … George Washington [visited Betsy Ross’] seamstress’s shop during May or June of 1776 when General Washington needed a new flag for his army. As the story goes, Washington had a sketch in … Continue reading →

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96-YO WWII vet’s trip back to Normandy successfully crowdfunded (video)

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Stella

Good news story! 96 year old Jake Larson is returning to France for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Another example of the really good people in this world. Watch the accompanying video at the link. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Military | 1 Comment

The American Revolution Begins!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Stella

From TaraRoss: On this day in 1775, the “shot heard round the world” occurs at Lexington Green! It had been mere hours since Paul Revere ended his famous ride from Boston to Lexington (see yesterday’s post). Seven hundred British soldiers … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Fire: A Tremendous Gift to the French People

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Stella

I am glad that Bill is doing the Firewall series again. Pure Whittle.

Posted in Current Events, History, Illegal Immigration, News International, Terrorism, The Culture, Whittle | 1 Comment

Happy birthday, Jessie!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Stella

Forgive me while I indulge myself with memories and thoughts of the most important person ever in my life – my mother – on her birthday. My mother, Jessie, was born on a farm in the Michigan ‘thumb’ on April … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Poetry, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

This Week in History: The 17th Amendment is ratified

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Stella

TaraRoss.Com: During this week in 1913 [April 8], the 17th Amendment is ratified. For the first time in American history, voters would be able to directly elect their United States Senators. The decision seems like a no-brainer. Shouldn’t the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics | 1 Comment

PragerU: Changing Minds About the Electoral College

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Stella

The ignorance about the electoral college, and the left’s deliberate actions to misinform, are apparent here. In case you missed it, here is an earlier PragerU video about the electoral college.

Posted in Current Events, Government, History, Politics, The Culture | 1 Comment

Today in history – “Give me Liberty or Give Me Death!”

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Stella

TARA ROSS: On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry gives a stirring speech. You’ve almost certainly heard of this one! Henry closed the speech with the unforgettable words: “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, … Continue reading →

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Math Against Tyranny

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Stella

More about the Electoral College. DISCOVER This article about the electoral college originally appeared in the November 1996 issue of Discover. Some of our readers thought it would be a good idea to feature it again this election year. We agree. … Continue reading →

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Remolding the Electoral College

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Stella

One of the ways in which the left is trying to reconfigure the Constitution (Article 2, Section 1) without using the prescribed method outlined in Article 5, is the National Popular Vote Compact movement. For reference: Constitutional Amendment Process What … Continue reading →

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