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Historical PerspectivesNational Museum of the American IndianBy borges, Section Historical Perspectives
I had the pleasure of visiting the National Museum of the American Indian earlier this year. It is a lovely space that speaks to the foundational aspects of Indian culture and spiritual beliefs the museum is called to exhibit. For my story, more pictures and video, look in the full story...
(610 words in story) Full Story Pearl Harbor DayBy borges, Section Historical Perspectives
Today is Pearl Harbor Day. A day that pushed the US into World War II, and according to FDR "A date which will live in infamy". And so it has. Instead of working the relevant posts of the day, I invite you to see the newest Google service that gives you "real time" results from news services, twitter, and any other useful, relevant source of information on a search. Try a Pearl Harbor real time search by clicking Here. Undoubtedly this will be useful for breaking stories and very popular topics of the day.
US Constitution Week September 17 - 23By Edward Barlow, Section Historical Perspectives
September 17-23 is US Constitution Week; a week to commemorate and celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution. President Eisenhower issued the proclamation in 1955, and in 1956, US Constitution Week became law.
(1 comment, 650 words in story) Full Story Tornado Strikes Viroqua--1865By borges, Section Historical Perspectives
It was 144 years ago tomorrow, July 29, 1865 that a tornado hit Viroqua in Vernon County Wisconsin and tore the community apart physically as well as one can imagine to the core of the village's social family.
The details of the storm are contained in the news article from that time in the copy below (via Scribd.) At the end is an open letter calling for contributions, and describing the committee who will handle the money...names like Rusk and Terhune. Soldiers Grove Depression Era LetterBy borges, Section Historical Perspectives
In the spring of 1931 a cousin of Miss Esther Danielson wrote a note from her Readstown home. She wrote about the news of the day, weather conditions and the failing economy. The cousins lived just a few miles from each other, the scribe in Readstown and Esther in rural Soliders Grove, and yet because the "roads are awful" they could not see each other in late February. It is an interesting peek into Kickapoo rural life nearly 80 years ago.
The letter was found in the woodwork of a farmhouse located on Johnstown Road. Apparently someone long ago tucked it behind window trim as a way to communicate into the future what life was like in that day. It survived a house fire some decades ago with only singes, and was uncovered when the room was being restored. If the handwriting is unclear a typed version is in the full story. (745 words in story) Full Story Darwin at 200By borges, Section Historical Perspectives
Today is Darwin's birthday and many are celebrating his life and work. One website has many resources about him and created by him--Darwin Online.
Below is an interesting page from his work.
Also of note this year is the 150th anniversary of Origin of Species that is available on line here in print and here audio via Project Gutenberg. US Government Apologizes for Slavery and RacismBy Edward Barlow, Section Historical Perspectives
On July 29, 2008 the US Congress passed House Resolution 194. This resolution officially apologizes for 240 years of horrendous slavery and the 100+ years of cruel racism after the Civil War towards Black Americans.
More in the full story...
(2 comments, 364 words in story) Full Story Borders and border crossings in US HistoryBy Edward Barlow, Section Historical Perspectives
Today and throughout United States history and world history borders, border violations, and "immigrants" have been and still are a hot and contentious issue. The more we learn about and acknowledge historical border problems (especially US borders), the better understanding we will have to make decisions today.
Although not the total picture, the following is a partial historical look at how some American Indian borders were "legally" established, ignored, and then broken. Maybe we can learn something from this and appropriately move on. (1717 words in story) Full Story
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