The Events of February
During the month of February, as we celebrate the beginning of a new year, there are many other events of note that also take place. Some are well known, such as Valentine’s Day and many are quite obscure, such as … Continued
During the month of February, as we celebrate the beginning of a new year, there are many other events of note that also take place. Some are well known, such as Valentine’s Day and many are quite obscure, such as … Continued
Sometimes in looking back at history, we focus on individuals or an event or a series of circumstances and we don’t necessarily look at a larger time frame. In this presentation, we will look at the historical events during the … Continued
The closing month of the year has no shortage of unique items that take place and represent the spectrum of history. Some we know a lot about: December 1st, 1955 – Rosa Parks sat in the wrong bus seat, December … Continued
He was a farmer’s son from Kansas. He loved sports more than academics. He went to West Point and played football until he had a major knee injury. He was noticed by several generals in positions of power because of … Continued
He was born in somewhat obscure circumstances. His father helped him get a great education. He became one of the best known lawyers of his generation. After he won the case supporting the British at the Boston Massacre, he was … Continued
He was born and raised in the North and was a young man (11) when the Revolutionary War started. From his earliest years, he had an intuitive sense of designing and building. Traveling to the South, he encountered the issue … Continued
He was born on the 50th anniversary of America. He came from a family who lived in the North and had strong feelings regarding the issue of slavery. He did not have the opportunity of formal musical training, but became … Continued
On December 7, 1941, the world changed for America. We went from a nation of people who didn’t want to get involved in a war half way around the world to a nation that had been attacked and now wanted … Continued
From the vantage point of people throughout the world, two of our most iconic symbols are Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Both of those terms capture the imagination of foreigners because both terms represent the idea of freedom … Continued
The American Moses. She was born in poverty and slavery. She never had the benefit of a formal education. She had what we call street smarts. She inspired many slaves that freedom not only was better, but it was an … Continued