The Story Behind the Presidential Debates
The history of modern-day presidential debates is actually quite a short one. While the names Lincoln and Douglas frequently come to mind when one thinks of a debate among esteemed …
Taking a Stand
Lionel Barrymore: Actor Opened Door for People with Disabilities
Lionel Barrymore had a long and successful acting career. From the silent era through the early 1950s, he primarily played character roles in films. Barrymore also directed films and composed …
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Martin Luther King Jr. on The Declaration of Independence
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left us with many inspirational thoughts, so it is never easy to pick just one. However, recently, I came upon part of a sermon he …
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The Woodcraft Indians: Ernest Thompson Seton, Founder
The Woodcraft Indians organization was an American forerunner of the Boy Scouts. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was its founder. In forming the Woodcraft Indians in 1902, Seton places himself among …
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The Pledge of Allegiance and How It Has Changed
As the Pledge of Allegiance became more widely accepted after its introduction in 1892, various groups weighed in on the wording. There have been alterations from the original wording penned …
The Woman Behind the Salvation Army Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army bell ringers, introduced in the U.S. by Evangeline Booth in the early 1900s, can still be found on city streets at holiday time. They have transformed themselves …
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