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 [...]
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‘History Is the Soldier’s Gift’
Posted: May 30, 2011 in American Civil War, American Revolution, The Mexican War, United States, World War I, World War II0
‘The Mississippi River in American History’
Posted: May 18, 2011 in HILL, The Mexican War, United States, VAN NOTEA 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, [...]