Monthly Archives: February 2009

What I like About Mr. President

Posted on February 28, 2009 by admin

He’s a Bears fan… He’s a Bulls fan… He drinks beer… As a Chicago boy who also loves the Bears, the Bulls, and yes, beer, I enjoy seeing a President who actually resembles me other than my skin color! Also, … Continue reading →

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Whose Lincoln?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by admin

This from the National Review Online website (picked up via CW Bookshelf) is a nice followup to my post from a week ago about Lincoln and Race. Eric Foner is a favorite of mine, not becuase I agree with everything … Continue reading →

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A.P. Me

Posted on February 24, 2009 by admin

I found out last week that I will be teaching A.P. United States History next year at my school, and hopefully will be doing so for the foreseeable future. Our current A.P. teacher is stepping down and the position opened … Continue reading →

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History Through Film Challenge

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin
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121 Copies!

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

Well, I have no idea how this ranks on the book-o-meter, but I received my first royalty check from my publisher, McFarland. According to their statement, they have sold 121 copies of The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War. My … Continue reading →

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Get Your Obamicon!

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

This was kinda fun… To get yours, click here!

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Confederate President Davis’ Slave a Spy!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by admin

I was not aware of this. From CNN (link): WASHINGTON (CNN) — William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union … Continue reading →

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Taking Chance

Posted on February 21, 2009 by admin

Taking Chance (HBO) is the true story of the experiences of Marine Lt. Col. Mike Strobl, who escorted Chance Phelps, a 19-year-old Marine killed during a 2004 firefight, home to Wyoming. Strobl volunteered to escort Chance because he thought the … Continue reading →

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The Chicago Tea Party

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

Can’t embed the video, but for those who are interested this from the CNBC website: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853

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Where Does Your Favorite President Rank?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

  “Presidents Day” was assigned to February 22 by Congress in 1885 and declared a national holiday. It was intended to honor our nation’s first President, George Washington. But also, about this time, there was a movement to honor Lincoln … Continue reading →

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