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Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) American Warrior-Kings: Ranking American presidents who also served as military generals: 1 of 6
One of our President's seven main duties is that of Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces. Essentially the be-all-end-all of every major military decision. From the signing peace treaties with Britain in the late 1700s to the decision to remain in Iraq in 2008, the President is the highest military authority.This being ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Commentary: Black history month: 7 of 35
Have you ever heard of Dr. Carter G. Woodson? No? Me neither. But maybe we should have.Dr. Carter G. Woodson, was born to parents who were both former slaves. As a child he spent his days working in the coal mines of Kentucky. He enrolled to go to high school at age twenty and graduated two years later, and continued his scho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Heroes with blemishes: Martin Luther King, Jr. and more: 2 of 5
Honest Abe? - Abraham Lincoln's Corrupt BargainJames Gordon Bennett, was the founder, editor and publisher of the New York Herald from 1835 until 1866 when the reigns were handed to his son.Though Bennett will tell you that his newspaper was officially independent, he made it well known that he opposed Abraham Lincoln.Conside... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Investigating the causes and effects of the Civil War: 10 of 24
One of the most overlooked causes of the Civil War was the lack of respect for the great mind of Henry Clay and the choice not to elect him President.Henry Clay, like the Buffalo Bills was at the doorstep of greatness several times, and each time the result was undesirable. Henry Clay ran for president on 5 separate occasions... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: In honor of black history: 4 of 9
In 1954 on May 17th the Supreme Court made a decision that would change the way people lived in the United States forever.It was on this day that the Supreme Court overturned the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson. For 50 years, the Supreme Court upheld precedent which permitted racial segregation in public facilities.Separate ba... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How can we teach the now generation good money management skills?: 8 of 16
As a High School Economic teacher and can tell you that I'm sometimes shocked by the lack of knowledge students have about simple personal finance. On the other hand, I've also been surprised with the number of students who are familiar with the best practices.Often times I'll come across a kid who had no idea what a savings ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Eagles vs. Saints: The decision to punt: 1 of 2
As I walked out of the bar down-trodden, sullen and sad after the Eagles playoff loss to New Orleans, I couldn't help but think of what could have been. You think of all the plays, all the mistakes and miscues and all the coulda, woulda, shouldas that migh have turned the game around.The obvious one to look at is the 4th and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) A short history of White House Christmas tree themes: 1 of 2
Whether its by an expedition through the woods to chop down a spruce, or a last-minute run to the trailer in the parking lot; the Christmas tree, no matter how it's brought home has become an American tradition. And like any other Americans, the family living in the big white house on Pennsylvania avenue has tradition surroun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Assessing America's founders and their values: 5 of 7
If you've lost trust in the Government from Watergate and beyond, then you've been misinformed of the ills of our Government from the many years before that. Not unlike 'democratic' Governments of Ancient Greece and Rome, our United States government has not earned the trust of the American people from day one. Let's begin wi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The founding of Jamestown: 11 of 12
Jamestown: How John Rolfe, Tobacco and Worms Changed the Landscape of AmericaYes, you read that correctly. Nightcrawlers. Worms. Big brown, squishy worms. The ones that come out in the rain and at night when it's cooler. So what do worms have to do with American history? Continue reading, and you'll see the connection.To the ... More..