Tag: history
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Deflection
When I created my blog, it is about how the US Constitution has deflected since it was ratified, based on the changes in our society. But, after working on this topic, the big story is how the Constitution has been changed, and how these changes has impacted our daily lives. If certain items in the…
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Was the Women’s Movement Needed?
This is a hypothetical analysis the goes back to voting in the colonies. If we take look at voting in the colonies, it can be seen that there was one vote for each of the properly owners. Therefore, if women were to vote as a property owner, then there would probably been no women’s movement.…
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Journal Entry – Memorial Day 2025
Today I had the privilege to preside over the Memorial Day Service here in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It was a little nerve racking presenting in my home town, but I got through it fine. I kept loosing my place on the agenda, after looking at the crowd and recipients of awards and scholarships. I guess that…
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Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day is a somber, as we reflect on those that took the ultimate sacrifice to protect this country’s constitution. Today the sun is shining, with only a few clouds in the sky. The temperature is a comfortable 68 degrees. It is as if Mother Nature is sending us a message that we will live…
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General William Tecumseh Sherman was Correct about Blacks
As General Sherman stated as he marched to the sea, he stated that all blacks should be given 40 acres of land after their release from slavery. This is a difficult statement to understand, but it does warrant some thought. As President Lincoln stated before the end of the war, equality is not possible with…
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Deflection – Democracy or Republic
How did the Framers see the United States Government? Did the Framers see the US government as a democracy? The members to Democratic Party continuously state that our government is a democracy. Or, did the Framers see the government as a Republic? The truth is that they had both in the US Constitution (Constitution). But,…
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Journal Entry – El Degüello
On February 18, I when to the Alamo. Since the Alamo is in the heart of the city of San Antonio, the city grow up around the old mission. The property surrounding the church are stores and hotels. The long barracks became a two story business building. Through time, the church became the property of…
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The Fickle Democrats
It is amazing to watch the Democrats change their view on issues to fit public support through the years. Just take the issue of peace from the Vietnam conflict to the Russian/Ukraine war. Since the 1960s to now, they have taken a 180 degree change in peace. How we can remember the peace protest of…
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Journal Entry – Space Center Houston
Yesterday, I went to Space Center Houston, and it was a trip down memory lane for sure. It did not take long to recognize a photo of Alan Shepard. By growing during the first space adventures on TV, we could recognize all of the original save astronauts. With the Gemini program, there were other astronauts…
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Journal Entry – George H. Bush Museum
Today, I went through the George H. Bush Museum, and I would recommend anyone other to visit it, since it is a reflection of what we lived during our lifespans. But, as for this Journal Entry, I am goin got play Paul Hervey, so you are going to get the rest of the story. About…
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