Caption: The committee chosen to draft a declaration of independence for the 13 North American British colonies is shown at work in this 19th century engraving. The five members are, from left, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Philip Livingston and Roger Sherman. On July 1, 1776, the committee submitted their draft to the Continental... Continue Reading →
WILL 2020 BE REMEMBERED AS THE YEAR OF TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME?
The first portrait of President-elect Trump, taken shortly before he was sworn in (from Presidency of Donald Trump - Wikipedia). Most people regard the year 2020 as a bad year, but what made it so awful? Consider the various reviews. 2020 in review: Trump, Biden, COVID, deaths, race issues, unemployment (usatoday.com): The word Trump occurs... Continue Reading →
“REBLOG”: SUPERPOWER INDIA: THE STUMBLING BLOCKS
Here is a reblog of SUPERPOWER INDIA: THE STUMBLING BLOCKS by SANDOMINA, the host of Insightful Geopolitics. SANDOMINA wonders what it will take to make India a superpower. So, he carefully reviews India's strengths and weaknesses. SANDOMINA set me to thinking. As a history buff, I can think of times when America sought something akin to superpower... Continue Reading →
WAS IT TREASON?
When the people of the thirteen British colonies rebelled against the rule of King George III, did they commit treason? When we talk about the American Revolution and speak of traitors, Benedict Arnold usually comes to mind. Arnold was an American general who plotted with the British agent to surrender West Point. Here are some... Continue Reading →
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