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"It is a Great Day. It is a Good Day."
Those were the words of John Adams on the last day of his life. It was great and it was good because it was July 4, 1826. The United States was celebrating its 50th anniversary and Adams, … more »
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"God and Texas! Victory or Death!"
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Michael wrote 4 months ago: I was going to take a day off from blogging, but after living in Texas for four years (Pony Up, … more »
"It is a Great Day. It is a Good Day."
Joel wrote 2 weeks ago: Those were the words of John Adams on the last day of his life. It was great and it was go … more »
Patience, Grasshopper...
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Michael wrote 3 months ago: Other than perhaps a blockade, the siege seems like the most boring of all military maneuvers. … more »
Not So Sure About Censures...
Michael wrote 3 months ago: Andrew Jackson hated the very idea of a national bank. Of this there is no doubt. He called … more »
Happy 247th!
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Michael wrote 4 months ago: Birthday wishes go out to James Madison, our 4th president, who would turn a ripe, old 247 to … more »
A Conflicting Compromise
Erik wrote 4 months ago: On March 6th, 1820 President James Monroe ratified the Missouri Compromise, effectively allowin … more »
