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Groundhog Day: A Long Tradition

The Groundhog Day tradition officially began in America on February 2, 1887. Since that time, the event has taken place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney,... continue »

Looking Back at Lincoln’s Inauguration

Today on President Barack Obama’s second inauguration is a good time to look back at other presidential inaugurations: Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration was held on... continue »

Living Legacy Project Gives Thanks to Civil War Veterans by Planting New Trees–620,000 of Them

In commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground (JTHG) partnership has launched an initiative of national significance called... continue »

Hearing the Election News

Today’s voters will hear election results from many sources almost immediately after the polls close: News organizations will have the information online as it comes... continue »

Does Your Vote Count?

I am often asked whether someone’s vote “really counts because the person lives in a red state [or a blue state]?” The answer is: “Yes!... continue »

Why is election day on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November?

Originally everything was back-timed so that the voting would be completed by the time the Electoral College was to meet on the first Wednesday in... continue »

Long History of Presidential Debates?

As we look toward the final debate in this 2012 election season, it's good to be reminded of how brief the history of presidential debates... continue »

The Man Who Pressed for Presidential Debates to Happen

In what can only be described as a miracle of Internet connectivity, I have heard from a person whom I mentioned in a blog post... continue »

Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip–New Book Presents Iconic Billboards

In the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, before MTV and the Internet, iTunes and Spotify, record companies began to gravitate to advertising their musical... continue »

First Hispanic Governor of California: Romualdo Pacheco, Jr.

Governor (Jose Antonio) Romualdo Pacheco, Jr. (1831-1899) American politician and diplomat Only Hispanic (thus far) to serve as Governor of California First Hispanic representative of... continue »

Political Convention Security Measures 1908

The Democratic National Convention, Denver 1908: Heightened Security in 1908 Equaled Sixteen Extra Officers (and Some Help from Tammany) In Charlotte, NC, they are taking... continue »

Where is the Candidate? (1908)

Tonight Michelle Obama will give her speech in Charlotte, N.C. and the President will watch the event on television from the White House. While Barack... continue »

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