Tag: George Washington
Will Sellers: The Monroe Doctrine turns 200
When James Monroe addressed Congress 200 years ago, many assumed his annual message would be limited to legislative initiatives. Since he had...
Daniel Sutter: Freedom and the Fourth of July
America celebrates 222 years of independence this July 4th. Our current political polarization makes many question whether Americans are still united in...
Celebrating Presidents Day
Today is Presidents Day. It is a federal and state holiday, so banks, post offices, government offices, courthouses, schools, and businesses will...
Today is Robert E. Lee Day
Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s birthday is on January 19, but it is celebrated by the State of Alabama today. Robert E. Lee...
Brandon Moseley: Celebrating Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving. 401 years ago, the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the New World with their Wampanoag Indian friends with a feast.
We...
Jim Zeigler: Thanksgiving all year round
Pilgrims and Native Americans in Massachusetts held the first Thanksgiving celebration in the New World in 1621. George Washington issued a proclamation...
Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event...
Ketanji Brown Jackson pledges to decide cases ‘without fear or favor’
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination...
William Haupt III: Christmas Eve 1776 changed the world forever
"We must remember, mankind allows that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community, are equally entitled to the...
Gary Palmer: Thanksgiving greetings
In 1789, President George Washington issued one of the first presidential proclamations for a national “day of thanks.” Such days...
