Peace Corps
It is a bureaucracy!!
There is no question that the Peace Corps is a federal government bureaucracy. And yes, I have read all the information about how getting medical cl…
Peace Corps
A Fiji in Fiji?
When I joined my college fraternity, I didn't know very much about Fiji except that it was the nickname for my fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta. And o…
History
Wright Brothers
This summer on our trip to Virginia and Washington, D.C., we were able to visit the White House, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the …
History
William Tecumseh Sherman
In 1835, the Second Seminole Indian War began in Florida and lasted for seven years. A young 2nd lieutenant just one year out of West Point was assig…
History
William Jenning Bryan
In Statuary Hall, there stands a magnificent statue of a tall, handsome man from the mid-west. He was called by the name of “The Great Commoner.” He …
History
William Penn
What state is called the Quaker State? Why is it called the Quaker State? What is a Quaker? A Quaker is a member of a religious group called the “Soc…
History
Washington and his Generals
What do we mean when we say Bicentennial? It is a 200th anniversary. But of what great American event? The signing of the Declaration of Independence…
History
Washington's Farewell Address
What is so special about the date February 22nd? It is George Washington’s birthday. According to a law passed by Congress several years ago, we now …
History
Virginia
What state is sometimes called the "Old Dominion"? Virginia. It is also known as "The Mother of Presidents." People of Virginia a…
History
Walter Reed
There is a large army hospital in Washington, D.C. named for a famous general of the Army Medical Corps. Do you know the name of this general? Walter…
History
Valley Forge
I’m going to take you back more than 200 years to the winter of 1777-78. The Revolutionary War was going badly for the American colonies. New York Ci…
History
U.S. Senate
Last week we began a series of history lessons based on the Constitution and how the provisions of our Constitution set up three branches of governme…
History
Ulysses Simpson Hiram Grant
Born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.Graduate West PointServed in Mexican War.Resigned ArmyEngaged infarming near St. Louis, MO. Grant Fram--Log CabinReturne…
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Thomas Jefferson
1. President Washington.2. President John Adams.3. President Thomas Jefferson.Governor of Virginia. Member of Continental Congress. Author of Declara…
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Thomas Paine
Napoleon Bonaparte said, “There are only two powers in the world, the sword and the pen; and in the end, the sword is always conquered by the pen.” T…
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Thomas Edison
In 1847, a boy was born in Milan, Ohio. When he reached school age, he started to school but only stayed a short time, as he was a slow learner. His …
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The King Ranch
Texas was our largest state until Alaska was admitted to the Union. Texas has always been noted for Texas rangers, cowboys and longhorn cattle. Now, …
History
Superstitions
This is not a quiz, but to set the stage for this lecture I have to ask you a few questions: Do you knock on wood? Do you carry a rabbit's foot? …
History
Supreme Court
Article III of the Constitution sets up the judicial branch of our government. Section 1 of Article III refers to the courts of the United States. It…
History
Stonewall Jackson
We have talked about General William Tecumseh Sherman who was the number two general in the Union armies next to General Grant. Now I will give you a…
History
Star Spangled Banner
How many of you have ever been to Baltimore, Maryland? There is a famous historical fort at Baltimore. Do you know the name? Fort McHenry. Do you kno…
History
Statue of Liberty
There are many shrines in the United States—Mount Vernon, Valley Forge, the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers—but the towering shrine th…
History
Sequoya
I have spoken a number of times about the Hall of Fame in the Capitol in Washington, D.C., which is also called Statuary Hall. Forty states have two …
History
St. Augustine
Ponce DE Leon. Fountain of Youth. 461 Years ago. Conquered Island of Puerto Rico. Started out to explore lands to North.Discovered Florida Somewhere …
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Sam Houston
Born Rockbridge County, Virginia. Age 12, Family moved to Tennessee. Age 20, U.S. Army, became 1st Lieutenant. Age 25, Creek/Indian War. Age 26, Stud…
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Samuel Mudd
In the city of Washington, D.C., there is an old theater more than one hundred years old. It is on 10th Street not too far from the White House. It i…
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