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Nov 9, 20182 min read

Where Does It Fit in History?

Whew! It’s finally over. We’ve survived yet another election cycle with all the now-all-too-familiar and ubiquitous yard signs, robo...

Oct 19, 20181 min read

Could This Explain the Mess We’re In?

At the heart of the study is the U.S. citizenship test of basic facts about our nation’s history. Among the findings of the study are...

Sep 11, 20183 min read

The Origins and Proper Observance of Patriots’ Day

All of us who are old enough to remember the event, remember where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news of the...

Aug 17, 20181 min read

The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers

Here are some of his one-liners that are among my personal favorites. They are as true today as they were when he quipped them. “The...

May 4, 20182 min read

What Niccolo Gave Us

Yesterday was the birthday of a famous politician whom many modern politicians have, knowingly or unconsciously, imitated in their own...

Nov 1, 20162 min read

What Would Calvin Coolidge Think?

There are a lot of “what ifs” in history. I happened to think of one the other day while reading a little booklet published by the Calvin...

May 2, 20162 min read

The Malignant Mockers of May

Two influential people were born this week in history. (Actually, a lot of influential people were born this week in history, but I’d...

Feb 22, 20164 min read

Thoughts on the SC GOP Presidential Primary

South Carolinians can now have some peace and quiet for a few months. With the Republican presidential primary now history, they will...