It was on this day in 1889 that Grover Cleveland signed the law making the Department of Agriculture a Cabinet-level entity. Agriculture had always been important, of course, but as government became more important the farmers wanted a voice at the most important discussions. I don’t think anybody has been … Continue reading
February 3, 2010 Statement by the Director of Communications Arthur House The article published by Politico today regarding testimony of the Director of National Intelligence before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is inaccurate and irresponsible. The DNI did not criticize the Administration in any way – the assertion … Continue reading
Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo was born at New York City on this day in 1936. (The family uses Alda, a contraction of ALphonso and D’Abruzzo, as their surname for most things, but the birth certificates all use the original name.) He suffered from polio starting at age seven, was bedridden for … Continue reading
On this day in 1981 just minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, were released, ending their 444-day struggle in captivity. The Iran Hostage Crisis as I remember hearing it called on … Continue reading
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On this day in 1919 the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified and enacted into law. One year later, on January 16th, 1920 it became illegal to produce, distribute or sell alcohol in the United States. The National Prohibition Act or as it was more … Continue reading
Here’s a perfect example of how we have gone overboard in this country when it comes to protecting our kids from the real world. I don’t agree with this at all. I will agree that bullying, regardless of whether it’s done in cyberspace or not is wrong; however, we have … Continue reading
Martin Luther King, Jr was born at Atlanta, Georgia on this day in 1929. He was taught to read at home before going to school and advanced rapidly, skipping two grades and entering Morehouse College at age 15. The son of a Baptist minister, he was ordained in 1947. Inspired … Continue reading
Benedict Arnold was born at Norwich, Connecticut on this day in 1741. He was a strong leader and brilliant tactician in the Connecticut militia in the French and Indian War and early in the Revolution. However, he was frequently on the wrong end of various rivalries and his contributions were … Continue reading
[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpMkRIXhLH0] This is great – I can’t stop laughing 🙂