George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation When you read it, consider the tone, humility, and outlook of President Washington. This document provides a strong challenge for those who believe the Founders supported a firm separation between church and state. George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation New York, 3 October 1789 By the President of the United States of America. […]
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Today I saw a man selling poppies stop a lady and ask if he could re-position her poppy. While doing so he told that lady she should wear the poppy on their right side; the red represents the blood of all those who gave their lives, the black represents the mourning of those who didn’t
The Star Spangled Banner Is More Than Just Words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrlClNaWiGEOh, say can you see by the dawn’s early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof
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Golda Meir, On The Palestinians The following insightful op-ed by Golda Meir was printed in The New York Times some 47 years ago. January 14, 1976 To be misquoted is an occupational hazard of political leadership; for this reason, I would like to clarify my position regarding the Palestinian issue. I have been charged with
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Red Skelton’s Famous Rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance Richard Red Skelton who was professionally known as Red Skelton was an American comic. He was best known for his national radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971, especially as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. Skelton began developing his comedic and pantomime skills at
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