Archive for the ‘The Mexican War’ Category

Here’s a great piece from Human Events on the importance of history and remembering those who’ve come before, particularly veterans of America’s wars. Remember where our heroes fell, and why. . . . . . . Today we honor men and women who were in the right place at the right time.  All of history would have been different, if they had [...]

A New York Times blog has some great material on the role of the Mississippi River in history. It’s designed for teachers, but anyone who has a slight interest in the subject will benefit. Understanding the Mississippi throughout the development of the United States is crucial to garnering a comprehensive knowledge of the nation’s history, [...]