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Fathers Day
Republican Fathers and Sons
In honor of Father’s Day, we thought we’d take a look at some notable-- and perhaps some new-to-you—fathers and sons of the Republican Party and their contributions to our great nation:
The Bush F...
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A Look At Our Currency: What’s Next?
The United States currency has shifted, changed and had facelifts over the last couple of centuries, from quarters made out of silver, steel pennies instead of copper, to more recent coin updates, ...
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A Look At Our Currency: In God We Trust
In our last post, we looked at the meaning of “E Pluribus Unum,” what it signifies and why it’s still on our currency today. Now we’re taking a look at the phrase “In God We Trust” and how it came...
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All About the Money: Fun Facts & E Pluribus Unum
Have you ever taken a look at our nation’s money? I mean really given it a close look, close enough to notice some of the intricate details on our bills and coins? What in the world does “E Pluribu...
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Behind the Americana: America the Beautiful
One of the most recognizable and patriotic songs of our great nation, “America the Beautiful” was penned in 1895 by Katharine Lee Bates, originally submitted as a poem for the Fourth of July editio...
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Behind the Americana: One Nation Under God
“One nation under God.” My, how these four words in The Pledge of Allegiance have stirred up controversy in recent years! The Pledge has become a sacred American ritual, one that used to be recited...
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Thomas Jefferson: The Father of the Declaration of Independence
Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson!
Thomas Jefferson is something of a patron saint around here. In his retirement years at Monticello, he estimated that his household went through a pound of his imp...
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Behind the Americana: Don’t Tread on Me
The phrase “Don’t Tread On Me” has deep and profound roots in American history and culture. The most recognizable form of the phrase is on the Gadsden flag (also less commonly known as the Hopkins ...
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Behind the Americana: Morning In America
When President Reagan ran for re-election in 1984, the phrase, “It’s Morning Again in America” from his campaign became an anthem that represented all that Reagan did for our country during the fir...