Monthly Archives: March 2010

Weird, Interesting and Funny History Photos

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

Last week was pretty serious around here for the most part, so from the lighter side of history: (Source)

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A Nice Review of my Book: 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

I received a surprise email from the publicist at McFarland that a new review of my book, The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War: A Regimental History, McFarland & Co. (Fall 2008) recently came out, which was a surprise as … Continue reading →

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Graduate School and New Book Acquisitions

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

I am finishing up my research paper for my Civil War Command and Leadership class that I spoke of a few months ago. Next week I start a full load of 12 credit hours which will place me at 27 … Continue reading →

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Teaching American Exceptionalism and Ronald Reagan

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

I arrived at school this morning early. I did not sleep well, I felt, well frankly, on the down low and tossed and turned all night. I stayed up last night and watched the mockery that is the United States … Continue reading →

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The Constitutionality of Healthcare Reform

Posted on March 22, 2010 by dwilson

Healthcare reform has been a major political issue for the last two decades. The Clinton Administration discussed and attempted to reform the healthcare system in 1993 to no avail. This week the House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation that could … Continue reading →

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What is the Historical Record on Congressional Reconciliation?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

Both Republicans and Democrats have used it. I understand the argument that the Health Care bill is the largest of its kind: 1/6 of the economy. But there is historical precedent to support the so-called “nuclear option.” Reconciliation has been … Continue reading →

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Animaniacs – Presidents

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

One of my AP US History students showed this to me and I thought it was cute so I will share here with you! (Video below)

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Victor Davis Hanson Interview

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

What follows is an email interview with Victor Davis Hanson who is one of our premiere military historians. More importantly, Dr. Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow of Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Stolen Civil War Cannon

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

A routine investigation of a stolen vehicle led to the discovery of a Civil War era cannon near Atlanta, Georgia. Upon entering the garage of the suspect’s home the investigators made a unique discovery: Old bronze greeted them. It shone … Continue reading →

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The Texas Textbook Debate: An Editorial

Posted on March 15, 2010 by dwilson

           The Texas Board of Education has received more attention from the national press in the last few weeks than at any time in recent memory. The attention surrounds the Board’s evaluation and proposed changes to the Social Studies curriculum … Continue reading →

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