Thoughts on “weight of people” in 1866…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00
This item from “Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper” of July 7, 1866 provides some interesting thoughts on the weight of people, as “analyzed” in 1866:- This item from “Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper” of July 7, 1866 provides some interesting thoughts on the weight of people, as “analyzed” in 1866:
First newspapers in New Jersey…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00
Given that New Jersey is geographically wedged between the the large colonial cities of New York and Philadelphia, there seemed to be little interest in creating a New Jersey newspaper until relatively late in the 18th century. Although New York & Pennsylvania had newspapers in the 1720′s, New Jersey’s first title, “The New Jersey Gazette“, [...]First newspapers in New Hampshire…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00
Although New Hampshire was settled as early as 1623 no printing was done in the colony until 1756 as Boston got all the printing work. Daniel Fowles arrived in New Hampshire in 1756 to become the first printer in the colony, and on October 7, 1756, in Portsmouth, he issued the first number of the [...]A brief mourning period…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00This item appears on the front page of “The London Chronicle” from England, February 23, 1765:Intriguing earthquake newspaper…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00A newspaper I came across recently was one I nearly tossed in the trash believing it to be only the back leaf of a four page newspaper. We have, unfortunately, many such remnants lying around the warehouse. But before tossing the issue aside I noted a heading (see below) near the top of the first [...]First newspaper in Nevada…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00“Nevada” received its name from a Spanish word meaning “snow clad”. Outside of the Native Americans one of the earliest settlements was by the Mormons at Genoa, in 1849, then part of California. It later would be attached to the Utah Territory, then became the Nevada Territory before being admitted as a state in 1864. [...]Is it true?
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00The “Democratic Watchman” newspaper from Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, July 30, 1886 has an interesting tidbit which, if true, unveils what it likely a little known and fascinating twist in American history: “Jefferson Davis, as an officer in the Black Hawk war, administered the oath of allegiance to Abraham Lincoln, entering the service as a lieutenant.” (see [...]The Traveler… the wanderer…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00Today’s journey has landed me in the Connecticut Mirror, dated January 14, 1811, with discussion on West-Florida and a bill before Congress pertaining to the welfare of seamen. The front page of the issue carries important documents between the United States and France, with a message to the House of Representatives signed in type: JAMES [...]The Traveler… first land, now from the sea… just skating by…
Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:00
Today I decided to travel to the 20th century and found The Atlanta Constitution dated January 27, 1911. In this issue was coverage of the first American seaplane. This marvelous feat took place in San Diego and was flown by Glenn Curtiss, landing it lightly on the water in front of the hanger-on shore. Another [...]Life As a History Teacher
Updated: 2011-01-30 23:50:38
The Civil War: A Concise History
Updated: 2011-01-29 21:13:05
The Civil War: A Concise History
Louis P. Masur
Hardback, 136 pages
From the Publisher: Louis P. Masur’s The Civil War: A Concise History offers a masterful and eminently readable overview of the war’s multiple causes and catastrophic effects. Masur begins by examining the complex origins of the war, focusing on the pulsating tensions over states rights and [...]Was Keith Olbermann Right? Civil War Nothing to Celebrate!
Updated: 2011-01-26 16:52:57
I remember back in November (busy time of year for me and didn’t get a chance to discuss it) when former MSNBC host of The Countdown with Keith Olbermann, proposed the question, Why would the any state want to celebrate the Civil War?
Olbermann Quotes:
“The 150th anniversary of, you know, treason and defense of servitude [...]George Washington’s First War: His Early Military Adventures
Updated: 2011-01-22 21:10:22
George Washington’s First War: His Early Military Adventures, David A. Clary; Simon & Schuster; 352 p.
George Washington was a brash, self-confident, driven, and often daring and dashing young man, he was also at times indecisive and prone to make a bad judgment call or two. David A. Clary’s George Washington’s First War: His Early [...]Shopping in the Social Justice Store!
Updated: 2011-01-21 17:39:29
Ever wonder what you can purchase in a store dedicated to “Social Justice”? Let’s take a look!
There’s actually some really nice things that you can purchase:
“The medieval feminist,” Joan of Arc. T-shirt, coffee mug, water jug, lots of goodies with that symbol.
You can also find t-shirts and other stuff with the slogan. “Diversity Rocks! Show [...]Too Late to Apologize: A Declaration…
Updated: 2011-01-19 17:06:10
Do I dare show this to my U.S. Studies Class? We are approaching the American Revolution…
Civil War Reenactment Gone Too Far?
Updated: 2011-01-18 20:35:27
This past weekend in St. Louis a special Civil War Reenactment took place on the steps of the Old State House, only it was not your typical gun smoking affair. This time a group of historians and local residents reenacted what they called a “last slave sale.”
From the article:
The site of the “auction,” the Old [...]Yanga Fest 2010: Revisited
Updated: 2011-01-18 05:32:05
A special Thank You to the thousands of people who turned out for the DuSable's Yanga Fest 2010.Join us for our Kwanzaa Celebration!
Updated: 2011-01-18 05:32:05Watch a video preview of our planned activities for December 8th . . .Very Proud of My President
Updated: 2011-01-13 04:10:00
Don’t agree with President Obama on pretty much all of his political views, but tonight’s speech in Arizona was, in my humble opinion, his best. Very proud of the President and First Lady. Very proud, they had an opportunity to rise above the political rhetoric, unlike the media, and they did indeed and did so [...]Rethinking Advanced Placement United States History
Updated: 2011-01-11 16:42:20Apparently not just my school district is rethinking how to use and present A.P.U.S.H, but the college board has as well. As some of you know I was told recently that “scores do not matter,” that the goal now is to make it more inclusive and get as many kids taking the class. I’m [...]