I’m not saying I’m old… but I remember when America turned 200 years old in 1976. And somehow, in what feels like the blink of an eye, here we are celebrating 250 years in 2026.How did that happen?One minute I was wearing red, white, and blue, waving little flags, collecting Bicentennial coins, and thinking life... Continue Reading →
Pip: Two hundred and fifty years of American history, and somehow we've turned the birthday party into a political litmus test. Mara: Today we're looking at a post from ChronicallyGratefulDeb on the tension between artistic conscience and the fans who feel left behind when performers pull out of national celebrations. Let's start with that withdrawal... Continue Reading →
I love history but honestly this was NEVER taught in elementary school, jr.high or high school. And I took as many history classes as I could, because I just love it. So What Is Juneteenth?Juneteenth, celebrated every year on June 19th, is a milestone in American history. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved... Continue Reading →
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today. The Women's Vote Centennial Initiative, a collaboration of... Continue Reading →
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