We needed a way to commemorate the Civil War once it was done.. Decoration Day was a fine way to do such–decades later it would turn into Memorial Day and now a century later we still honor the war dead in the United States.. The Civil War, however, seems so distant a memory that even … Read moreDecoration day dies
I would say this is the best meal of the year..Seriously great food, great family, great fun.. Great thanks. Sure, we have this silly notion that Thanksgiving is about Pilgrims and Natives sitting at a table enjoying a meal. That may have happened but it wasn’t until Abraham Lincoln that this whole thing even became … Read more
And one more point on Abraham Lincoln as a vampire hunter: I think this may be one of the best movies ever. Can’t wait to see it. Wondering what the thoughts of the masses are on honest Abe slicing and dicing into his way to American horror hero?
A snapshot in time: President Lincoln and Gen. George McClellan at Antietam in 1862. (Library of Congress / April 12, 2011)
This image should have been attached to my thoughts on Abe Lincoln.. Somewhat fitting.
New book sheds new light on Lincoln’s racial views He wanted to send free blacks to Central America.. While that fact has been tossed around for generations, few took hold to it and spoke about it. And the new book by Philip Magness and Sebastian Page, they write about newly uncovered documents found in London on … Read moreThe Lincoln history books neglect to mention