Tag Archive for ‘America’s Hidden History’
Joyce, Jesus, Goddesses & Groundhogs
Today is an auspicious date on the literary and liturgical calendars. James Joyce was born in Dublin on February 2, 1882.
On top of that it Candlemas and Groundhog Day.
“Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” –MLK and OWS
On Monday, the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Day, honoring the birth of the slain civil rights leader. But Dr. King’s life was about more than one speech –or one issue.
Don’t Know Much About® Jack London
You probably remember Jack London for his tales of dogs in the Alaskan wilderness. But London was also caught up in a protest movement called “Coxey’s Army,” the “Occupy Wall Street” of the 1890s.
Don’t Know Much About® “Common Sense”
That saying about the pen being mightier than the sword? As the American Revolution haltingly began, an anonymous writer helped prove it true. “Common Sense” appeared on January 10, 1776 and changed the course of history.
Christmas Myths (5): “Oh Fir Tree, Oh Fir Tree”
Walking through midtown Manhattan yesterday, we tried to pass the great tree at Rockefeller Center –just to get a glimpse. As always, it was drawing a big crowd, the streets were packed and we gave up. And as always, this enormous and dazzling display of lights makes me pose an old question: There weren’t any [...]
DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT ELECTING THE U.S. PRESIDENT? A Classroom Skype Invitation (ALL SESSIONS BOOKED)
The Presidential Election of 2012 is only about a year away. That makes this a good time to get a handle on America’s crazy quilt of election history and rules.
11-11-11: Don’t Know Much About Veterans Day–The Forgotten Meaning
The date of November 11th became a national holiday of remembrance in many of the victorious allied nations –a day to commemorate the loss of so many lives in the war. And in the United States, President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. A few years later, in 1926, Congress passed a resolution calling on the President to observe each November 11th as a day of remembrance:
