I read George Washington’s Farewell Address during my research for the Week in Quotes article this week. I found it quite interesting and surprisingly relevant to today’s politics. Some of you may have read it in school, but I never did. If you’re like me and have never read it, I’d recommend you do, especially if you follow politics at all. Although parts can be difficult to … [Read more...] about George Washington’s Farewell Address
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History September 15th – 21st: Historical Quotes from Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from September 15th – 21st. September 15, 1916 "If the tanks succeed, then victory follows.”- Heinz Guderian The Battle of Flers-Courcelette began on September 15, 1916, during World War I as part of the Battle of the Somme in France. … [Read more...] about History September 15th – 21st: Historical Quotes from Each Day
History September 8th – 14th: Historical Quotes from Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from September 8th – 14th. September 8, 1504 "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”- Michelangelo On September 8, 1504, Michelangelo’s Statue of David was unveiled in the Piazza … [Read more...] about History September 8th – 14th: Historical Quotes from Each Day
History September 1st – 7th: Historical Quotes from Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from September 1st – 7th. September 1, 1939 "There is a hush over all Europe, nay, over all the world…. Alas! it is the hush of suspense, and in many lands it is the hush of fear. Listen! No, listen carefully, I think I hear something—yes, … [Read more...] about History September 1st – 7th: Historical Quotes from Each Day
History August 25th – 31st: Historical Quotes from Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from August 25th – 31st. August 25, 1814 "I wanted to see my name on the cover of a book. If your name is in the Library of Congress, you're immortal.”- Tom Clancy On August 25, 1814, the original Library of Congress collection, about … [Read more...] about History August 25th – 31st: Historical Quotes from Each Day