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Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Sheridan Man Seeks Young Republicans
I have a guest post on the blog today. Russ Hart is a young man from over in Sheridan. He is one enthusiastic and energetic...
 
Saratica
Saratica posted a blog entry
Training with the Revolutionary War Veterans
"A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
A Vote for Lummis is not a Vote for “Cubin 2″
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: politics is a funny thing, especially in Wyoming. Granted, we take our...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
President Saddles Congress With High Gas Prices
For several weeks, President Bush has been urging Congress to authorize offshore drilling. Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi see...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Campaign Watch: 7/11/08
It’s time for yet another edition of the Campaign Watch. Some pretty nifty news and it’s all online, easy to access...
 
Americans United
Americans United posted a blog entry
Mr. Madison’s Momentous Missive: Correcting That ‘Old Error’ About Religion And Government
On July 10, 1822, James Madison sent a letter to Edward Livingston about the appropriate relationship between religion and...
 
Susan K
Susan K posted a blog entry
Some Great American Scandals
In A Treasury of Great American Scandals: Tantalizing True Tales of Historic Misbehavior by the Founding Fathers and Others Who...
 
Houman
Houman posted a blog entry
Run Jesse, Run!
Run Jesse, Run! Not for President of The United States, but from the Obamadroids – especially the black ones – who are...
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Thursday Thirteen #6: 13 important works you’ve probably never read
13 important works you’ve probably never read1. Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville Volume 1 and Volume II2....
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Take A Risk: Support A Candidate
Yesterday I was at a super-secret meeting. I love saying that. I only say it was super secret because it was a meeting that was...
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Where my love of history leads me
I have been invited and have accepted the honor of being a contributor to American Creation, a blog dedicated to promoting...
 
Danny Brown
Danny Brown posted a blog entry
A Little American History
Received this via email today - just had to share it!***********It was the first day of a school in the US and a new Indian...
 
Nathan Blair
Nathan Blair posted a blog entry
Just take the test
Now that the 4th of July holiday has passed, did we stop and think at some time during the day what the celebration was really...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Wyoming Blog Roundup: 7/7/08
Some interesting blog posts have popped up in the Wyomning Blogosphere.Harlan Endmonds wants us to consider the fact that...
 
illifly
illifly posted a blog entry
Mixed Drink Recipes for July 4th
This Fourth of July, many people will be gathering together in various types of social functions to celebrate their freedom in...
 
<em>prayeramedic</em>
prayeramedic posted a blog entry
“Black pride” causes mom to lose kids to child services
From endiana.com:Radios in 1968 echoed with James Brown’s, “Say It Loud - I’m Black and I’m...
 
Danielle B
Danielle B posted a blog entry
Born on the Fourth of July
Buffalo Soldiers, from the photo collection of my Great Great Uncle and Aunt John and Josephine Myricks. My Uncle John was a...
 
Rex Hammock
Rex Hammock posted a blog entry
Happy Independence Day
My five-minute CSPAN-like tribute to Gen. Henry Knox is featured on Hammock.com as our 4th of July special. Knox (for whom both...
19 days ago rexblog.com | Topics: Hammock Inc., americanhi..., DAR, DC
 
suttonhoo
suttonhoo posted a blog entry
postdated
The manuscript written on vellum, dated July 4, 1776, now displayed in a baroque case at the National Archives, where it is...
 
Ed Brenegar
Ed Brenegar posted a blog entry
Real Life Leadership: Arrogant leadership can undermine the mission, success of a business
My latest Real Life Leadership column - Arrogant leadership can undermine the mission, success of a business - is now online....
 
Rex Hammock
Rex Hammock posted a tweet
My 4th of July video about Gen. Henry Knox. (Best suited for American history buffs who watch lots of CSPAN.) http://urlzen.com/7x
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Gone for the weekend…part two
Our family is leaving Thursday morning to attend a campout through Sunday morning with a large group of geocachers and so I...
 
Sojourner
Sojourner's Place posted a blog entry
wordless wednesday...celebrating the declaration of independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain...
 
Adso of Melk
Adso of Melk posted a blog entry
Let’s Get Rid of All the Teachers
Recently, there’s been a serious budget problem in the state where we live — a situation by no means unique. ...
 
Stephen Bess
Stephen Bess posted a blog entry
Get your Ripe, Juicy Watermelon Here!
I remember the watermelon man driving slowly through my North Carolina town shouting, "Watermelon! Get your watermelon...
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Reflection Pool: Robert Charles Winthrop (1809 - 1894)
Diffuse the knowledge of the Bible, and the hungry will be fed, the naked clothed. Diffuse the knowledge of the Bible, and the...
 
GeraldB
GeraldB posted a blog entry
Thermopylae and the Alamo
At long last, I’ve finished reading Tom Holland’s Persian Fire.  I really enjoyed the book, but I kept starting it...
 
<em>pheistyblog</em>
pheistyblog posted a blog entry
Pheisty Thoughts: The DC Gun Ban Decision
Here’s an interesting reaction from one of our illustrious leaders regarding today’s Supreme Court case ruling...
 
calebism
calebism posted a tweet
vomiting on shoes: "Tampa Taxi Shots: The Greatest Day In American History" ( http://tinyurl.com/3g56r3 )
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Thursday Thirteen #5
Thirteen quotes of Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story (1779-1845)1. Let the American youth never forget, that they possess a...
 
<em>infinitedge@sbcglobal.net</em>
infinitedge@sbcglobal.net posted a blog entry

Traces of the Trade: Examining an Uncomfortable Past 2008 marks the bicentennial of the United States’ abolition of the slave...
 
<em>jkaiseresquire</em>
jkaiseresquire posted a blog entry
The Reluctant Rebel: Chapter One
A Short Excerpt fromChapter One: Life on the PlantationBetsey was awoken by the sound of Susan’s voice, “Get up sleepy...
 
$ n $
$ n $ posted a blog entry
Importance and Dignity of History
The word ’history’ is derived from the Greek noun ’historia’ meaning ’inquiry or research.’...
 
$ n $
$ n $ posted a blog entry
Who designed the first flying machine???
Time and again history has revealed many astonishing facts that are hard to digest. The design of first manned or un-manned...
 
parnell
parnell posted a blog entry
THE MORMON BATTALION
During the exodus of saints from Nauvoo to the west an interesting event occurred. A group of about 500 left the saints and...
 
<em>jkaiseresquire</em>
jkaiseresquire posted a blog entry
My First Novel: Life in the Antebellum South for a Young Slave Girl…
I’ve been working on my first book for the last two years now.  I am trying to write it for a 6th to 8th grade level and...
 
Houman
Houman posted a blog entry
Happy Juneteenth - 2008
Juneteenth, also known as African-American Emancipation Day or African-American Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved...
35 days ago Terrence Says | Topics: American..., Society, Holiday, Africa
 
QuoinMonkey
QuoinMonkey posted a blog entry
WRITING TOPIC - BAND-AIDS® & OTHER 1920’s INVENTIONS
Band-Aid Freak!, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 2008, photo © 2008 by QuoinMonkey. All rights reserved.I’m...
 
barry_c
barry_c posted a blog entry
Stories from The Show
An exquisite, sentimental masterpiece by Dave Sheinin in today's Washington Post:To get an audience with the oldest living...
37 days ago enrevanche | Topics: american..., baseball
 
JMK
JMK posted a blog entry
For Flag Day, "The Defense of Fort McHenry"
Thanks to Laurie for pointing out the complete source of the national anthem. More background from Eugene Volokh. The Defense...
38 days ago Jeremayakovka | Topics: American..., Burn that..., Poesy
 
parnell
parnell posted a blog entry
THE MORMON EXODUS
It is one of the saddest and most incredible chapters in American history. The Latter-Day Saints where forced to leave behind...
 
Sojourner
Sojourner's Place posted a blog entry
A Study of American’s Views on Identity
The results of The Bradley Project were recently released. Established in 2007 by the The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation of...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Campaign Watch: 6/12/08
Some interesting campaign stuff in the Presidential and Congressional arenas: Well, Sen. Obama has faced just about every...
 
Asp
Asp posted a blog entry
We have all been here before: Obama's history lesson
Obama is blessed with a deep resonant voice and fluent delivery. Luck of the draw, and part -- but only part -- of his...
 
oupblog
oupblog posted a blog entry
Help Me Write: Short Stories
What are the best American short stories?SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Help Me Write: Short Stories", url:...
44 days ago OUPblog | Topics: A-Featured, American..., Literature, Prose
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Former Ranger Discusses Sylvan Pass Agreement
Former Yellowstone Ranger Clay “Bob” Cunningham will be appearing on Speak Your Piece this Wednesday, June 11 at 9...
 
Nishan S
Nishan S posted a blog entry
America's Hidden History-- Kenneth C. Davis-- Thoughts
America's Hidden History Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women, and Forgotten Founders Who Shaped A Nation by...
 
Political Cowboy
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
WYGOP 2008 Platforms
The 2008 WYGOP Platforms are now available online @ WYGOP.org
 
inspiredhome
inspiredhome posted a blog entry
Quotable Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin
I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the...
 
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