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Washington & Lafayette
14 Apr 2022

Washington & Lafayette

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, February Topics, Founding of the United States, US Presidents | 0

Sometimes in history, there are friendships that transform circumstances.  Where two people who were strangers, get acquainted, work together and accomplish wonderful things.  Such a friendship took place in early American history.  The American Commander in chief was George Washington.  … Continued

The Olympics – Ancient and Modern 776 BC – 1960
17 May 2021

The Olympics – Ancient and Modern 776 BC – 1960

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: February Topics, Sports | 0

The very term, the Olympic Games generates a spirit of competition and the desire to do your very best. That desire to succeed comes from Mt. Olympus, the revered home of Zeus, the head of the Greek Gods. The Olympics … Continued

The Events of February
3 Feb 2021

The Events of February

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Events of a Month, February Topics | 0

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

Babe Ruth
29 Mar 2020

Babe Ruth

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, February Topics, Sports | 0

He came from a working family in Baltimore. He had a rugged youth so that he was left in a Baltimore orphanage to be raised. It became obvious that he was talented in baseball. Brother Mathias became the driving factor … Continued

History of Valentine’s Day
29 Aug 2019

History of Valentine’s Day

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: February Topics, Holidays, Literature, Religion | 0

This holiday traces to the 4th Century and a priest named St. Valentine. Come and follow the history of the man and subsequent literary and business people who have impacted that holiday into our time. What did Chaucer say? What … Continued

George Washington
29 Apr 2019

George Washington

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, February Topics, Founding of the United States, US Presidents | 0

George Washington was a great man by all accounts. Perhaps the strongest tribute to him was given by his friend General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee. General Lee said that Washington was: “First in war, first in peace, and first … Continued

Norman Rockwell
29 Oct 2018

Norman Rockwell

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, Art, February Topics, November Topics | 0

The sound of his name inspires images of the art of Americana. His life and times and art redefine how we view our world and how we feel about a variety of subjects. His art chronicles a time of more … Continued

Abraham Lincoln
29 Aug 2018

Abraham Lincoln

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 19th Century America, American History, February Topics, November Topics, US Presidents | 0

From the most humble of beginnings, Abraham Lincoln rose to the pinnacle of achievement; not only in politics but also in the hearts of Americans. Elected at a time when the country was literally ripping in two, it was the … Continued

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